TBGB learned this evening that gospel songwriter, producer, organist, and group leader Melvin Crispell died. More details will be forthcoming as they are made available.
A Brooklynite by rearing and IMOK Gospel Music recording artist, Crispell fronted the group Testimony and was well respected for his keyboard wizardry. His songs were performed by artists such as Hezekiah Walker, James Hall, Kim Hinton, and others.
Let’s keep Melvin’s family and friends in our hearts and minds at this time.
Here is Melvin Crispell and Testimony singing “For Me.”
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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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Was sad to here this! Just talk with the guy last week.
Beautiful man of God!!! So sorry to here this. May God wrap his arms around the family
Prayers and condolences to the family and body of Christ. Great Guy!
I WAS VERY IMPACTED BY HIS MUSIC AND HIS MINISTRY
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY DURING THEIR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT
BE ENCOURAGED BELOVED
Our prayers go out to the Family entire Crispell Family. May the peace of God give them strength in the days ahead.
He was a blessing to us in so many ways. God is his reward. Condolences and a Prayer added strength to his family and especially his son
Truly my heart is sad. M.C. One of the greatest minstrels of ALL TIME. Prayers for all who love him.
I will always remember our friendship… Praying for his family. Rest in Heaven Mel.
He will be missed by many. Praying for his loved ones who loved him and experiencing pain from this untimely loss. RIH Professor Crispell
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Remember Melvin as a little boy at Institutional COGIC. Always playful.Prayers go out to his family.
Remember Melvin as a lttle boy running around and being playful at Institutional COGIC. Prayers go out to his family.