Alonzo Atkins

RIP: Gospel’s Arthur Freeman of Isaac Douglas Singers, New York Community Choir, Revelation

RIP: Gospel’s Arthur Freeman of Isaac Douglas Singers, New York Community Choir, Revelation

Bob Marovich2020-05-08T15:04:51-05:00May 8th, 2020|

JGM friend Tim Dillinger-Curenton wrote this wonderful remembrance of Arthur Freeman, who transitioned to glory on May 7, 2020. I am saddened to share the passing of one of gospel music’s originals, Arthur Freeman. Arthur’s work in gospel began as a member of Bishop William Morris O’Neil’s Christian Tabernacle in [...]

RIP Alonzo Atkins, Choir Director, Worked with Rev. James Cleveland

RIP Alonzo Atkins, Choir Director, Worked with Rev. James Cleveland

Bob Marovich2017-09-04T04:01:50-05:00September 4th, 2017|

By Bob Marovich JGM learned that choir director Alonzo Atkins passed away. Atkins had a longstanding tenure working with the Reverend James Cleveland. He directed the Voices of Tabernacle of Detroit, Michigan, after Cleveland relocated to Los Angeles. When Cleveland opened his Cornerstone Baptist Church in Los Angeles, he summoned [...]