His last recording was an appearance on Kirk Franklin’s The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin in 2000, on the song “Lookin’ Out For Me.” Willie died of a stroke on January 10, 2001 at the age of 65 in Tyler, Texas. He was survived by his wife, Captoria, three sons, five daughters, and by his mother, Luretia.
Who were the original Gospel Keynotes?
His first musical group, the Gospel Keynotes, included Ralph McGee, Charles Bailey, Rev. J. D. Talley, John Jackson, Lonzo Jackson, and Archie McGee. They recorded their first major hit, “Show Me the Way,” on the Nashville gospel label Nashboro Records.
Is Jeffrey Newberry still alive?
Jeffery Scott Newberry, 64, of Houston, Texas passed away on May 21, 2021.
How old is Willie Neal Johnson?
Willie Neal “The Country Boy” Johnson, 65, a singer who was a longtime member of the Gospel Keynotes, died Jan. 10 in his native Tyler, Tex., after a stroke.
Who did Paul Beasley sing with?
The newest member of the Blind Boys of Alabama is Paul Beasley, a high falsetto specialist formerly with the Gospel Keynotes and the Mighty Clouds of Joy. He made his recording debut with the group on the Sony Masterworks CD I’ll Find a Way in 2013.
