Artist description former Motown bassist for Gladys Knight & the Pips,David Clayton Thomas's Magnificent Sanctuary Band II, and blues great Johnny Otis stretches out to return to his African root, Latin Rite heritage.

Music Style Black Catholic Gospel

Musical Influences Gregorian Chant, African Harmonies, with Caribbean rhythms

Similar Artists Motown

Artist History Elf Records Recording Artist 1956-1962 Session Musician 1956-2002 JCP Recording Artist/Merri Recording Artist 1962-1965 Angeltown Recording Artist/Kris Recording Artist 1965-1970(solo, and with the "Mighty DelReys") Motown Musician (Detroit) 1968-1970 David Clayton Thomas's Magnificent Sanctuary Band II 1973-1975 Television, Movie Composer 1978-2002 Apostle/Rosiland Records Recording Artist 1984-2002

Group Members Compilation as per session

Instruments Bass,vocals

Albums Camino De Vida, Testimony, Rosario Africanus Americanus, Missa Africanus Americanus

Press Reviews Variety, Sept 1994 (as screenwriter, director, composer for the Black Catholic RCIA motion picture, "Camino De Vida"(Way of Life)

Additional Info performer on two Ed Sullivans, app. 5 Mike Douglas' programs, Dick Cavett, Pat Boone (ABC), 2 Tonight Shows(w/Johnny Carson), toured worldwide with various bands for approximately 1962-1975; bassist for world renowned St. Brigid(LA) Gospel Choir

Location Los Angeles County, CA - USA

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