RIP Reverend Jesse Jackson: Civil Rights Leader, Gospel Music Fan
In addition to everything already being said about Rev. Jackson's achievements, it should be noted that he also loved gospel music.
RIP: Archbishop Lucius Hall
By Bob Marovich Ash Cemetery xThe Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn this morning, via a posting by Pam Morris-Walton and the Chicago Crusader, of the passing of Archbishop Lucius Hall. Archbishop Hall was born and raised in Chicago. Prior to forming his own church, the First Church [...]
How The Hammond Organ Sound Laid The Tracks For Gospel’s Hit Train
JGM's Bob Marovich was interviewed for Anne Ford's National Public Radio story on the Hammond organ's 80th anniversary, and how it gained greater popularity by first being an ideal instrument for African American church music. Hear the story here.
Chicago Mourns Passing of Bishop Jerry D. Goodloe
By Bob Marovich President Yvonne Seabrooks of the Chicago Area Gospel Announcers Guild informed JGM that Bishop Jerry D. Goodloe, pastor and overseer of Lighthouse Baptist Church of Chicago, has passed away. Born January 17, 1923, in Nashville, Tennessee, Bishop Goodloe moved at age four to Detroit, and then to [...]
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