Donald Cochran, program manager and mid-day host on Atlanta’s Gospel WYZE 1480 AM, informed TBGB today that famed quartet promoter George Scott passed away.
Here are the details on the Homegoing Celebration:
The Homegoing Celebration for the
Late Great Gospel Promoter George Scott
Will be held Saturday, February 28, 2009 @ 12:00 noon
There will also be a Special Memorial Musical held
Friday, Feb. 27th @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Both Services Will Be At the
New Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
1690 Melrose Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30310
404.758.2727
Rev. P.L. Redmond Jr. – Pastor
Gus Thornhill is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
For more information, call 404.784.5134.
Cochran reported that Scott promoted quartet programs throughout the south, including Atlanta and Birmingham. Artists he worked with included Lee Williams and the Spiritual QCs, the Mighty Clouds of Joy, and the Canton Spirituals. He will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him, and especially by the quartet community.
Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.
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