TBGB extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of gospel singer Mr. Alexander “Pete” Dixon who passed away from lung cancer October 13 at the age of 71.
Mr. Alexander’s son Alshaun provided biographical information to share:
Raised in the churches of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Dixon moved to Los Angeles in the 1950s to live with relatives “because he wouldn’t pick cotton or ride in the back of the bus.” Once in L.A., Dixon joined St. Paul Baptist Church and became a member of the famous Echoes of Eden, St. Paul’s radio and recording choir. During the mid-1950s, Dixon also served as the church’s radio announcer for its regular broadcast on KFWB.
Alshaun adds that his father “tore up the church on Sunday and sang doo wop in the clubs on Saturdays with his group, known as the Visions.” The Visions’ 1963 “Cigarette,” on which Dixon was lead singer, was released on the Original Sound label.
Photo Credit: Capitol Records
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I did not get a chance to see my Uncle Pete a.k.a Yoshi Baby! Before he passed. But he was able to here my voice by phone. I just want the world to know that he was the best uncle that anyone could have. And, he as well as my father his brother Chester a.k.a (Bubba) will be in my heart for every. And, I will always keep their creative cooking skills going.
Yoggie D
I love listening to the echos of eden back in the middle 50’s or before, on every sunday on radio..Do you know if there are any recordings of them?
looking for recording from the 50’s
i use to listen on sundays and loved it
Hi, go to http://www.gospelfriend.com for a CD reissue of Prof. J. Earle Hines and the Echoes of Eden as well as the Goodwill Singers of the National Baptist Convention.
In addition, there is a Capitol Records album called “On Revival Day” that has the Echoes of Eden’s biggest hits. It is out of print and available from used vinyl retailers or online auctions.