Milton Brunson
Milton Brunson | |
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| Birth name | Milton R. Brunson |
| Also known as | Rev. Milton Brunson |
| Born | June 28, 1929 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | April 1, 1997 (aged 67) Chicago, Illinois |
| Genres | gospel, black gospel, traditional black gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1947–1997 |
| Labels | Nashboro, Word, Epic, A&M, Myrrh, Hob, Benson |
Milton R. Brunson (June 28, 1929 – April 1, 1997) was an American gospel musician and former pastor and music director of Christ Tabernacle Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. Brunson released his first musical project in 1988, Available to You. The title track has become a gospel standard.
He won a
Biography
Early life
Brunson was born on June 28, 1929,[1] in Chicago, Illinois.[2] His father was a stockyard worker, while his mother was a music and religion teacher.[2] After he graduated from McKinley High School,[3] he pursued a career in music by getting trained by Thomas A. Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, and Robert Johnson, to hone his craft in the arts.[2] He eventually became an ordained minister in 1964, and founded, pastored, and was the music director at Christ Tabernacle Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois.[2]
Career
His music career started in 1947, at the age of 18 by learning his craft from
Death
Brunson died at his residence in Chicago, Illinois on April 1, 1997.[1][2] He is interred at Oakridge Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois.[1]
Personal life
Brunson was married to Joann Brunson.[1][2] They had three children together, two daughters, Donna Louise and Lavitia, and a son, Kevin.[2]
Legacy
His last album, When You Get High on Jesus, Oh My God, released in 1997 by Hob Records, was a posthumous release. He has a post office branch and school named after him in Austin, Illinois, a neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.
Discography
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions[5] |
|---|---|---|
| US Gos | ||
| Miracle Live |
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6 |
| There Is Hope |
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1 |
| If I Be Lifted |
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1 |
| Available to You |
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1 |
| Open Our Eyes |
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1 |
| My Mind Is Made Up |
|
1 |
| Through God's Eyes |
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4 |
| Shout |
|
5 |
| He's Still Good |
|
9 |
| 50 Blessed Years |
|
24 |
References
- ^ a b c d K. "Milton R. Brunson". Find a Grave Memorial. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Reich, Howard (April 3, 1997). "Voice Of Chicago Gospel Falls Silent". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
- ^ a b Ankeny, Jason. "Rev. Milton Brunson : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
- ^ AllMusic. "Rev. Milton Brunson : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ a b Billboard. "Rev. Milton Brunson : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
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