James Moore (gospel singer)
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Reverend James Moore Sr. (February 1, 1956 – June 7, 2000), born James Leslie Moore in Detroit, Michigan
, was a gospel
artist well known throughout the gospel recording industry for his powerful vocal abilities. Moore had a genuine love for the traditional sounds of the church, but came to appreciate the uprising contemporary form of gospel music as well. He died in 2000, aged 44.
In his earlier days, Moore received much of his tutelage and artistic craft by gospel music legends and personal friends such as the late Dr. Mattie Moss Clark
, Rev. James Cleveland
, and Richard "Mr. Clean" White, among many others. He also gave much acclaim to the Gospel Music Workshop of America
(GMWA) for the molding of his gospel music career.
After many gospel chart topping hits and much noted success in the 1980s and early 90’s, Moore soon became a household name among many gospel music listeners. It wasn’t until the mid-90’s that Moore’s health began to deteriorate, after he was diagnosed with and suffered from colon cancer
. Shortly thereafter, he was diagnosed with diabetes, which left him bound to a wheelchair
, blind
and placed on dialysis
. Determined to disallow any disease from hindering him to sing and minister, Moore continued singing, ministering and recording. His last recording was entitled "Family and Friends, Live in Detroit", in the summer of 1999, in his hometown of Detroit, where he sang with some of his dearest industry friends and gospel notables such as Vanessa Bell Armstrong
, Rudolph Stanfield and Darius Twyman. The album wasn’t released until the spring of 2000, shortly before his untimely demise at the age of 44.
for Best Male Solo Performance, Grammy Nomination, Dove Award Recipient and several awards from the GMWA.
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
, was a gospel
Gospel music
Gospel music is music that is written to express either personal, spiritual or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music....
artist well known throughout the gospel recording industry for his powerful vocal abilities. Moore had a genuine love for the traditional sounds of the church, but came to appreciate the uprising contemporary form of gospel music as well. He died in 2000, aged 44.
In his earlier days, Moore received much of his tutelage and artistic craft by gospel music legends and personal friends such as the late Dr. Mattie Moss Clark
Mattie Moss Clark
Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark was an American gospel choir director and the mother of The Clark Sisters, a world-renowned gospel vocal group...
, Rev. James Cleveland
James Cleveland
The Reverend Dr. James Cleveland was a gospel singer, arranger, composer and, most significantly, the driving force behind the creation of the modern gospel sound, bringing the stylistic daring of hard gospel and jazz and pop music influences to arrangements for mass choirs...
, and Richard "Mr. Clean" White, among many others. He also gave much acclaim to the Gospel Music Workshop of America
Gospel Music Workshop of America
Gospel Music Workshop of America is an international music convention founded by Rev. James Cleveland along with Albertina Walker in 1967.-GMWA membership:...
(GMWA) for the molding of his gospel music career.
After many gospel chart topping hits and much noted success in the 1980s and early 90’s, Moore soon became a household name among many gospel music listeners. It wasn’t until the mid-90’s that Moore’s health began to deteriorate, after he was diagnosed with and suffered from colon cancer
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer, commonly known as bowel cancer, is a cancer caused by uncontrolled cell growth , in the colon, rectum, or vermiform appendix. Colorectal cancer is clinically distinct from anal cancer, which affects the anus....
. Shortly thereafter, he was diagnosed with diabetes, which left him bound to a wheelchair
Wheelchair
A wheelchair is a chair with wheels, designed to be a replacement for walking. The device comes in variations where it is propelled by motors or by the seated occupant turning the rear wheels by hand. Often there are handles behind the seat for someone else to do the pushing...
, blind
Blindness
Blindness is the condition of lacking visual perception due to physiological or neurological factors.Various scales have been developed to describe the extent of vision loss and define blindness...
and placed on dialysis
Hemodialysis
In medicine, hemodialysis is a method for removing waste products such as creatinine and urea, as well as free water from the blood when the kidneys are in renal failure. Hemodialysis is one of three renal replacement therapies .Hemodialysis can be an outpatient or inpatient therapy...
. Determined to disallow any disease from hindering him to sing and minister, Moore continued singing, ministering and recording. His last recording was entitled "Family and Friends, Live in Detroit", in the summer of 1999, in his hometown of Detroit, where he sang with some of his dearest industry friends and gospel notables such as Vanessa Bell Armstrong
Vanessa Bell Armstrong
Vanessa Bell Armstrong is a gospel singer who released her debut album Peace Be Still in 1983.-Musical career :...
, Rudolph Stanfield and Darius Twyman. The album wasn’t released until the spring of 2000, shortly before his untimely demise at the age of 44.
Awards
Rev. Moore has also won several awards and accolades, which include a Stellar AwardStellar Awards
The Stellar Awards is the first Gospel Music Awards show in the country, honoring Gospel Music Artists, writers, and industry professionals for their contributions to the Gospel Music Industry. The Stellar Awards ranks high in status as the only Gospel Music television awards program syndicated in...
for Best Male Solo Performance, Grammy Nomination, Dove Award Recipient and several awards from the GMWA.