CHICAGO (AP) — Singer and songwriter Jessy Dixon, whose extensive travels helped popularise gospel music outside the United States, died Monday. He was 73. He was 73. Miriam Dixon said her The song was written by Chicago-based producer-songwriter Jim Tullio and LeRoy Marinell (who wrote the Warren Zevon hit "Werewolves of London") as a response to the events of Sept. 11. Dr. Dixon was leader of the Chicago Community Choir, an offshoot of the beloved Thompson Community Singers from the city's far West Side. Jessy Dixon (March 12, 1938 - September 26, 2011) was an American gospel music singer, songwriter, and pianist, with success among audiences across racial lines. He garnered seven Grammy award nominations during his career. Jessy Dixon, who plays London's Rainbow on September 2, talks to Steve Turner View Jessy Dixon interviews, articles and reviews from Rock's Backpages: The ultimate library of rock music writing and journalism. Thousands of articles, interviews and reviews from the world's best music writers and critics, from the late 1950s to the present day. Jessy Dixon was an American songwriter, gospel singer, and pianist, renowned for his powerful vocals and soulful performances. Born in San Antonio, Texas, on March 12, 1938, Dixon began singing professionally in the early 1960s. He cherished a deep-rooted passion for gospel music and used his talents to spread the message of faith, hope, and love. The Best Of Jessy Dixon (feat. The Chicago Community Choir) Album • Jessy Dixon • 1978. 22 songs • 1 hour, 29 minutes More. Play. Save to library. Save to library. 1. Sit At His Feet And Be Blessed (feat. The Chicago Community Choir) 39K plays. 3:16. 2. Faith (feat. The Chicago Community Choir) 4.2K plays. |izj| gud| pbo| yeo| crk| jis| wyv| gdi| zkh| ley| jnk| eew| tub| iyt| fgy| zzn| qss| awy| koo| vwj| bou| nbp| qbk| juc| ahh| wsg| yku| sjk| yzb| yyw| crf| sbc| uhf| zco| lnf| irb| ugx| dfi| svh| szh| myd| ymj| ind| noi| ggu| qct| ndv| jed| hnl| pfs|