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RIP: Chuck Girard (Love Song)
Chuck Girard of the pioneering Christian rock band Love Song passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Los Angeles, California, on August 27, 1943, Girard was a member of the vocal group the Castells (Era), whose "Sacred" and "So This Is Love" made the charts in 1961 and 1962, respectively. He later became part of the surf rock band the Hondells, whose single, "Little Honda," became a top ten hit in 1964. In 1970, Girard became a founding member of Love Song, a relatively short-lived but nonetheless influential Christian rock band that inspired many [...]
39th Stellar Awards List of Awardees
Here is the list of winners at the 39th annual Stellar Awards.
Celebrating 75 Years, Chicago’s Wooten Choral Ensemble Has Come a Mighty Long Way
The Wooten Choral Ensemble, the oldest continuously-operating community choir in the nation, celebrates its 75th anniversary Sunday, July 21, at Beth Eden Baptist Church.
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RIP: Chuck Girard (Love Song)
Chuck Girard of the pioneering Christian rock band Love Song passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Los Angeles, California, on August 27, 1943, Girard was a member of the vocal group the Castells (Era), whose "Sacred" and "So This Is Love" made the charts in 1961 and 1962, respectively. He later became part of the surf rock band the Hondells, whose single, "Little Honda," became a top ten hit in 1964. In 1970, Girard became a founding member of Love Song, a relatively short-lived but nonetheless influential Christian rock band that inspired many [...]
39th Stellar Awards List of Awardees
Here is the list of winners at the 39th annual Stellar Awards.
Celebrating 75 Years, Chicago’s Wooten Choral Ensemble Has Come a Mighty Long Way
The Wooten Choral Ensemble, the oldest continuously-operating community choir in the nation, celebrates its 75th anniversary Sunday, July 21, at Beth Eden Baptist Church.
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“Spirit Tell Me” Cecily Harmonious Grits LLC (release date: November 11, 2020) www.cecilymusic.com By Robert M. Marovich More of a quiet storm R&B song than a gospel tune in feel [...]
“Thank You”Rufus JohnsonMiddle Boy Media (release date: July 19, 2020) By Robert M. Marovich Rufus Johnson, a native of Richmond, Virginia, expresses his gratitude to God on “Thank You” with [...]
“In Jesus’ Name” BeBe Winans From the Malaco Music Group / Regimen Records CD Need You www.malaco.com By Robert M. Marovich A repetitive riff played on an old upright piano [...]
“All I Am” Taushey Sias (release date: June 24, 2019) http://booktaushey.com/ Besides being a song of praise written in the wake of a devastating fire that left singer Taushey Sias [...]
“New Orleans Medley” Jerard and Jovaun Independent (release date: December 4, 2020) By Robert M. Marovich Yes, this single came out late last year and yes, whatever vestiges of Mardi [...]
From a Press Release: James Lott, beloved Minister of Music for Sweet Holy Spirit Church and CEO of Utopia Music Group LLC, made his transition Saturday, June 5, 2021. To [...]
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By Robert Marovich
In A City Called Heaven, gospel announcer and music historian Robert Marovich shines a light on the humble origins of a majestic genre and its indispensable bond to the city where it found its voice: Chicago.
By Robert Marovich
In A City Called Heaven, gospel announcer and music historian Robert Marovich shines a light on the humble origins of a majestic genre and its indispensable bond to the city where it found its voice: Chicago.
