Let's Talk: GMG Tribute Lavelle Lacy-Ethel Holloway-Brenda Joyce Moore-William Hamilton

Lavelle Lacy, Musician, Songwriter and Founder of Chicago Musicians Coalition now known as International Musicians Coalition.  Lavelle had been writing Gospel songs since the 1970's in to the 1990's.  He wrote songs for various Gospel Artists and choirs.  Many of his songs were recorded by choirs such as the late  Fr. Charles G. Hayes and the Cosmopolitan Church Choir ("The Warriors"), the late Rev. Maceo Woods and Christian Tabernacle Concert Choir, the late James C. Chambers and the Ecclesiastes Community Choir and Chicago Mass Choir.  Lavelle appeared on may recordings as the music director and or playing organ and keyboards.  He was part of a project called "Lift Me Up" on the Sirens record label. Ethel Holloway, Director, Singer, Songwriter and Solo Artist travelled with Jessy Dixon throughout Europe and the United States singing backup and on multiple occasions duets with Jessy.  She was a lead singer with the late Rev. Milton Brunson and the Thompson Community Choir.  Ethel also put out her solo album entitled "I Love The Lord" which she co wrote the title song. Brenda Joyce Moore, Musician, Songwriter who played for many churches, Gospel Artists, Choirs and groups.  One of the most recognized songs she penned was "Perfect Praise" (to which many call it "How Excellent").  Brenda was a musician at Operation Bread Basket ("Operation P.U.S.H.) on their Saturday broadcast under the leadership of Rev. Jessie Jackson and for Apostle Joann Long (Founder of New Life Believers Church).  Brenda wrote songs for several choirs and groups and recorded her own album entitled "Standing On Your Word." William Hamilton, Director, Minister of Music, Songwriter, Singer and Mass Choir Music Coordinator.  William was the Minister of Music at New Covenant M.B. Church in Chicago, IL (Pastor Stephen J. Thurston).  William sang, wrote music and travelled across the US with James C. Chambers and Ecclesiastes Community Choir; was the Mass Choir Music Coordinator, songwriter, director and singer with ECCMW Choir - Chicago Mass Choir and travelled across the country and abroad. •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to [email protected] You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published. NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST AND SATURDAY EVENING 5:00 PM CST