Jessy dixon age

          He was Miriam Dixon said her brother died Monday morning at his Chicago home.

        1. Born on March 12, , in San Antonio, Texas, Mr. Dixon studied classical piano as a boy and started singing as a teenager at the Refuge Church.
        2. Dixon was diagnosed with cancer in , and waged a hard battle against the disease.
        3. Jessy Dixon was an American gospel music singer, songwriter, and pianist, with success among audiences across racial lines.
        4. US gospel singer Jessy Dixon, who wrote songs for numerous artists including Cher and Diana Ross, has died at his Chicago home aged

          5. Dixon was diagnosed with cancer in , and waged a hard battle against the disease....

          Jessy Dixon

          American singer

          Not to be confused with Jesse Dixon.

          Jessy Dixon

          Born(1938-03-12)March 12, 1938
          San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
          OriginChicago, Illinois
          DiedSeptember 26, 2011(2011-09-26) (aged 73)
          Chicago, Illinois
          GenresGospel, contemporary Christian music, R&B
          Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
          Years active1960s–2011
          LabelsAmbassador

          Musical artist

          Jessy Dixon (March 12, 1938 – September 26, 2011) was an American gospel music singer, songwriter, and pianist, with success among audiences across racial lines.

          He garnered seven Grammy award nominations during his career.

          Musicians with whom he worked include Paul Simon, Andrae Crouch, DeGarmo & Key and most recently Bill Gaither in the Homecoming series of concerts. He wrote songs for Amy Grant, Natalie Cole, Cher, and Diana Ross.[1]

          Dixon was an ordained minister with Calvary Ministries International of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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