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Jessy Dixon, Gospel Legend, Dead at 73
- Posted on Sep 27th 2011 11:10AM by Cameron Matthews
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In 1972, Dixon and his band performed at Radio City Music Hall where they did four encores. Songwriter Paul Simon was sitting in the audience and was so impressed that he invited Dixon to sing on 'Saturday Night Live' as well as join him on a world tour.
The late gospel singer brought Christian music into the homes of both secular and religious people through his joyous approach to song. As a young man, he moved from San Antonio to Chicago, where he was trained as a classical pianist in the gospel tradition.
Dixon released 18 albums over the course of his career, with five of them going gold thanks to the strength of his powerful, raspy voice. His hit songs include 'The Wicked Shall Cease Their Troubling' and 'I Am Redeemed,' the latter of which was a fixture on gospel charts for five years.
He is survived by his sister, Miriam, who told the Times, "What you saw onstage was what he was. He was for real. He loved the Lord."
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Love your musical interpretation, despite not having known him personally.
February 01 2013 at 9:08 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyGreat song, loved it.
November 24 2012 at 10:43 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyA legend in his own right. I loved to hear Jessy Dixon sing. He song with conviction. He never changed no matter where he was. Another soldier gone home. REST IN PEACE.
October 08 2011 at 5:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyYou will be missed. Loved your ministry, you never changed. A legend in his own right. REST IN PEACE.
October 08 2011 at 5:20 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyRest in peace, Jessy
October 01 2011 at 9:13 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyJess sang for the Lord here on earth & now he's singing for the Lord in Heaven. I know the Lord will enjoy him as much as I did.
September 30 2011 at 4:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyJessy Dixon was one of my favorite Gospel Singers, I saw him with The Bill Gaither Southern Gospel Singers...He sure knew how to ''electrify'' a crowd. I am going to miss him...He's Singing In Heaven now along with so many other Gospel singers.
September 29 2011 at 12:34 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyJessy Dixon. will de greatly mest, but he will be singing heaven with angel,s the song of joyful praises to God of how he got over..
September 28 2011 at 8:07 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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You're really going to be missed Jessy. Gonna miss those laughs we had together over the years. Thanks for being such an inspiration and positive force for the Kingdom. I grew stronger because of you. I enjoyed the opportunities that I've had to sing with you and I thank you for those also. Time is really short and I wish I had treated the last several years that way. I'm sorry and pray you'll forgive me. Love ya' as always. Heaven has a great soul. You are Redeemed. Love ya!
September 27 2011 at 9:44 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replya bad ending to a grate day. i loved him .man he was awesome . may you REST IN PEACE BROTHER
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