The Gospel Hummingbirds are synonymous with tight harmony, creating
outstanding inspirational music with urban rhythm and blues.
James Gibson, Jr., spokesperson for the group, coined their style
as "Rhythm and Gospel". R&G for short.
The show begins with the band setting the tone with music that
gets the audience rocking. Then the vocalists hit the stage with
their soulful sounds. In no time the Gospel Hummingbirds will
have you clapping your hands, dancing, and maybe even singing
along.
Joe Thomas, Sr. founded the "Birds in the early 1960's.
Soon they became known all over the world as one of the most
elite musical groups in their field. Since their inception they
have recorded six albums. "Route 66 To Heaven", "Signs
of Revelations", "Steppin’ Out", "Taking
Flight", "Live In Paradise", and their latest
compilation "Life Songs". In 1993, The Gospel Hummingbirds
album "Steppin Out" earned them a Grammy Nomination
in the category of "Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album".
That same year it received the French "Jazz Academy Award" as
best gospel album of the year.
Although they started singing in the "Church" (and
they still do), in 1987 they were invited to perform at the famous
Eli’s Mile High Club, a blues nightclub in Oakland, Ca.
Since then they have successfully taken their music to rock,
blues and R&B fans in nightclubs, blues and jazz festivals
here in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, Italy, France, and
Belgium. The group has shared the bill with; The Five Blind Boys
of Alabama, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Dixie Hummingbirds,
John Lee Hooker, Little Milton, B.B. King, Etta James, The Persuasions,
Commissioned, Huey Lewis and The News, The Fabulous Thunderbirds,
Pop Staples, Otis Rush, and Joe Louis Walker.
Over the years, as with any group with longevity, there have
been personnel changes. The current Gospel Hummingbirds are;
James Gibson,Jr. vocals, Morris LeGrande guitar and vocals, Gerald
Dayce vocals, William Norwood lead vocals and Clifton Gamble
keyboards and vocals. Somehow with each personnel change, they
just keep getting better.
Billboard Magazine has spoken of their music as "Not just
for sacred music lover, but for anyone with an abiding interest
in great roots sounds". Downbeat Magazine says "This
is a must-listen for folks who still equate heavenly music with
harps and wings".
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