Gospel promoter Gladys Poteat passed along the news that singer/drummer Mickey Martin died yesterday.
Martin shared his musical talents with many, including the Brooklyn Allstars, the Sons of Zion, Willie Banks and the Messengers, the Gospel Aires and the Five Blind Boys of Alabama.
GMF expresses its sympathy to Mr. Martin’s family, friends, and supporters.
Homegoing arrangements are as follows:
Visitation for Family & Friends
Monday, June 17, 2013
12:30 – 1 PM
New Light Missionary Baptist Church
1105 Willow Road
Greensboro, NC
Funeral to Follow at 1 PM
Libra Nicole Boyd, PhD is a musician, award-winning author, gospel music aficionado, and the founder and editor of Gospel Music Fever™. Her commitment to journalistic integrity includes bringing you reliable gospel music content that uplifts and advances the art form. Libra is presently working on several scholarly projects about gospel music in the media as well as gospel music in social movements.
Our sincerest condolences to Mickey's family, The Brooklyn AllStars and the gospel music industry.
Carolyn
Montgomery, AL.