Gospel & Christian Music

[Sir Creep 7,070]

I should have started this with a bang and Andrea Crouch back early January, as this post isn't as juicy. But with nowhere else to really post it, let's give those who sing to The Lord their own forum.

Mark Hall, a member of the band Casting Crows has cancer of the kidney and plans to have it removed.
Sir Creep
http://www.gospelmusic.org/news-mark-hall-of-casting-crowns-diagnosed-with-cancer/

[Cat O'Falk 3,290]

I should have started this with a bang and Andrea Crouch back early January, as this post isn't as juicy. But with nowhere else to really post it, let's give those who sing to The Lord their own forum.

 

Mark Hall, a member of the band Casting Crows has cancer of the kidney and plans to have it removed.

Sir Creep

http://www.gospelmusic.org/news-mark-hall-of-casting-crowns-diagnosed-with-cancer/

I think this new thread is covered by MPFC's Hymn Writers thread started back in 2005. As far as I know it's not been archived.

[En Passant 3,741]

<snip> . As far as I know it's not been archived.

 

I hate the acronym / phrase lol (candidate for room 101), people use it as punctuation now. However... Lol.

[Magere Hein 1,400]

 

I should have started this with a bang and Andrea Crouch back early January, as this post isn't as juicy. But with nowhere else to really post it, let's give those who sing to The Lord their own forum.

 

Mark Hall, a member of the band Casting Crows has cancer of the kidney and plans to have it removed.

Sir Creep

http://www.gospelmusic.org/news-mark-hall-of-casting-crowns-diagnosed-with-cancer/

I think this new thread is covered by MPFC's Hymn Writers thread started back in 2005. As far as I know it's not been archived.

 

Dunno, you could be right, but I guess there's a difference. I don't expect much traffic in this topic, though, once the newness wears off.

[YoungWillz 21,044]

Nick Gale, Master of the Music at the Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral of St George in Southwark and organ scholar (make your own jokes) has died at age 39. http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2015/03/11/british-catholic-musician-dies-in-road-crash/

[Sir Creep 7,070]

A bit tenuous, but we'll take what we can get to beef up this thread.

Wade Jessen, senior chart manager of the Gospel/Christian music charts for Billboard, dies after a heart attack at 53.

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http://www.gospelmusic.org/news-wade-jessen-billboard-senior-chart-manager-dies-at-age-53/

[Sir Creep 7,070]

Nigerian gospel singer Okwudili Ayotanze is be executed with two other Nigerians, Jamiu Owolabi Abashin who was caught smuggling Heroin using a false name Raheem Agbaje Salami, and Silvester Obiekwe.

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http://naijarchives.com/video-nigerian-gospel-singer-okwudili-ayotanze-two-others-to-be-executed-in-indonesia-for-heroin-smuggling/

[Sir Creep 7,070]

Evelyn Starks Hardy, founder of the Gospel Harmonettes, dead at 92.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/06/arts/music/evelyn-starks-hardy-founder-of-the-gospel-harmonettes-dies-at-92.html?smid=nytcore-iphone-share&smprod=nytcore-iphone

[Sir Creep 7,070]

 

I should have started this with a bang and Andrea Crouch back early January, as this post isn't as juicy. But with nowhere else to really post it, let's give those who sing to The Lord their own forum.

Mark Hall, a member of the band Casting Crows has cancer of the kidney and plans to have it removed.

Sir Creephttp://www.gospelmusic.org/news-mark-hall-of-casting-crowns-diagnosed-with-cancer/

 

I think this new thread is covered by MPFC's Hymn Writers thread started back in 2005. As far as I know it's not been archived.

Seriously? Um no, gospel music hasn't anything to do with hymnals, which has to be about the most obscure title I've seen listed. Is there a reason there is a "dead" symbol on this thread? Sadly others agreed with you that a Christian music artist is anything like a hymn composer. Do they honestly believe that? I'm having no problem finding at least one entry a month without even trying.

Hymnal writers--indeed. Yeah Andrea Crouch would've been mistaken for that, or any of the Winans, or Michael Smith, etc.

Pure poppycock.

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[BuriedInCarolina 46]

Christian music pioneer Billy Ray Hearn dies at 85 - Mr. Hearn signed and launched careers for Steven Curtis Chapman and siblings BeBe and CeCe Winans, and he helped guide dozens more artists during his career.

 

http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/04/16/christian-music-pioneer-billy-ray-hearn-dies/25861527/?

[Sir Creep 7,070]

According to the site/link below (but nowhere else), Dr Clarence "Mr Gospel" Eggleton has died. He composed over 500 songs, was nominated once for a Grammy, and had a CD release as recently as March 21, his birthday. His last birthday.

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http://journalofgospelmusic.com/prayerlist/dr-clarence-mr-gospel-eggleton-dies/

[YoungWillz 21,044]

Wendell Holmes of The Holmes Brothers, a gospel/blues/soul fusion band, 71,pulmonary hypertension. http://www.startribune.com/wendell-holmes-singer-songwriter-of-holmes-brothers-dies/308526761/

 

Can't No Grave Hold My Body Down: https://youtu.be/TnzdlI1sMrg

[Sir Creep 7,070]

Wendell Holmes of The Holmes Brothers, a gospel/blues/soul fusion band, 71,pulmonary hypertension. http://www.startribune.com/wendell-holmes-singer-songwriter-of-holmes-brothers-dies/308526761/

 

Can't No Grave Hold My Body Down:

So the drummer died in January and Wendell dies now, leaving brother Sherman as the last one. Think he may put together a 2015 reunion?

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[mijkediablo 79]

Gospel artist and choir leader Rickey Grundy, dead at 56.

 

http://www.gospelpundit.com/2015/07/gospel-artist-songwriter-choir-leader-rickey-grundy-passes/

 

The Los Angeles-based Grundy is best known for leading his ensemble, The Rickey Grundy Chorale. The group’s 1988 debut, Spirit Come Down, was followed by a self-titled album in 1990, both of which charted on the Billboard gospel chart.

 

"Just Say The Word": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYQxssOqs8s

[Sir Creep 7,070]

Thousand Foot Krutch is requesting prayer for bassist Joel Bruyere, who is in the hospital with a collapsed lung. The torn lung needs surgery, but the doctors are unable to perform surgery until the lung improves. In the meantime, Joel is in the hospital and fans are invited to pray for healing.

This is part of what has been a rough summer for TFK, who lost their merch manager Montana Billings a few weeks ago. The news of Joel's hospitalization broke the same day as Montana's memorial service.

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Get a load of this guy's picture! Mohawk skinhead looks like bassist more for the Misfits than Christian Rock band.

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http://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=954

[Sir Creep 7,070]

Jo “Cool” Davis, a local gospel singer known for bringing gospel music to a broad audience through his tenure on the stage in the gospel tent at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and Tipitina’s, passed away Friday at his Central City home after an illness. He was 63.

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http://www.wwltv.com/mb/entertainment/gospel-singer-jo-cool-davis-dead-at-63/288470950

[gcreptile 10,970]

Gospel "Legend" Carman Licciardello might be one to watch:

 

http://www.christianpost.com/news/gospel-legend-carman-shares-miracle-of-healing-with-others-battling-cancer-170929/

 

He says he beat the incurable cancer he had three years ago. Since his recovery he had multiple heart attacks. No idea if he can obit though. He has a wikipedia article as "Carman".

[Sir Creep 7,070]

Singer Joe Ligon, the dynamic frontman of the Grammy-winning gospel group Mighty Clouds of Joy, has died. He was 80.

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http://www.latimes.com/sns-bc-us--obit-joe-ligon-20161213-story.html

[Davey Jones' Locker 1,324]

Singer Joe Ligon, the dynamic frontman of the Grammy-winning gospel group Mighty Clouds of Joy, has died. He was 80.

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http://www.latimes.com/sns-bc-us--obit-joe-ligon-20161213-story.html

He's sitting on a Mighty Cloud of Joy plucking his harp now....

[Sir Creep 7,070]

Gospel music artist Deon Kipping diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer but he won't reveal what type.
[Great line from the movie Splash]:

"Anyone here from Penthouse Forum? Then we ain't talkin!"

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[YoungWillz 21,044]

Wycliffe Noble, a notable member of the British Christian music group The Joystrings, has died. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?n=wycliffe-noble-obe&pid=185140847

 

Wiki (mention): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Joystrings

 

Edit: He's the drummer on this, and the appearance of the band on the Tonight show inspired Reg Presley to write Love Is All Around Me for The Troggs:

 

 

[Sir Creep 7,070]

Shea Norman, a gospel singer and Memphis native, died Thursday at the age of 45.  It was attributed to diabetes.

Norman, whose real name was Alen VonShea Norman, began a career in gospel music in 2004. His album, My Heart Depends On You, put him on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart at No. 17. His single, Tis So Sweet, was included on the WOW Gospel 2005 compilation album.
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[Sir Creep 7,070]

Randy Hongo, a beloved Christian recording artist and Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning musician (Hawaii's equivalent of the Grammys) died Saturday morning. He was 70 years old.

Kalihi Union Church senior pastor Jonathan Steeper said Hongo was on his way to a performance at a senior’s home in Honolulu with a choir and hula group when he collapsed.

 

Now THAT would be interesting, both piety and decadence all in one!

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[Sir Creep 7,070]

I’m well aware this has been haphazardly and sloppily posted in Deaths of 2018, but I’m posting it where it belongs, given the magnitude of the person in his industry. 

 

Edwin Hawkins, the gospel star best known for the crossover hit Oh Happy Day and as a major force for contemporary inspirational music, died Monday at age 74.

Hawkins died at his home in Pleasanton, Calif. He had been suffering from pancreatic cancer.

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[Toast 16,140]

18 minutes ago, Sir Creep said:

I’m well aware this has been haphazardly and sloppily posted in Deaths of 2018

 

 

What are you saying, that he didn't die in 2018?