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 Ricky McKinnie of the Blind Boys of Alabama's Profile |
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| Location: | ATLANTA, GEORGIA |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Jun 26, 2008 (551 days back) |
About Me |
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| Drummer/vocalist & tour manager for the world-renowned, four -time Grammy winners, The Blind Boys of Alabama.For three decades, McKinnie has enjoyed a multi-faceted career in music, beginning with his formative years in school, of which was highlighted upon graduation in 1970 from Murphy High School in Atlanta, Georgia with recipient of numerous awards for his musical virtuosity on drums and outstanding vocals.At the tender age of 17, McKinnie found himself a young pilgrim on the spiritual highway as a member of the gospel group, Troy Ramey and The Soul Searchers. In 1972, he met further success as a member of the nationally known Gospel Keynotes, when the group received a gold record for the hit song "Jesus Youve Been Good To Me".In 1975, McKinnie lost his sight due to glaucoma. While most would believe, after being diagnosed with such a painstaking disability, it would be the end of road; McKinnie continued to excel far beyond his own imagination.As of 1978, on the heel of his successful beginnings in gospel quartet music, McKinnie went on to organize and manage, with his mother and brother, The Ricky McKinnie Singers. Their voices are heard Fridays on radio station WYZE 1480 AM at 11am and McKinnies program "Words and Music to inspire Your Soul" can be heard Sundays, also on WYZE at 9 am.The Atlanta Journal Constitution highlighted McKinnie in articles entitled, "Blindness Cant Stop McKinnie" & "Sightless Drummer Has An Inner Light". The two articles are descriptive of McKinnies character and determination. Ive been blessed to have the fortune of traveling and performing world-wide as drummer, vocalist and tour manager with the gospel warrior, Clarence Fountain as a member of The Blind Boys of Alabama, for the past fourteen years. Its always rewarding to see the outpouring of love people have for the music. He further states, "If recording and performing gospel music restores and exhilarates the audience of today, then my living will not be in vain!"Ricky has enjoyed continued success on the pilgrim highway with The Blind Boys of Alabama with their numerous awards, including the Governors Achievement Award in Mobile, Alabama and induction into the Gospel Quartet Hall of Fame in Birmingham, Alabama in 2000; the Dove Award of 2002 and 2006; quadruple, back to back Grammy Awards in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 for Best Soul Traditional Gospel Album; personal honors from his home city Atlanta, Ga. presented by Mayor Shirley Franklin for his musical success, and most recently an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity Degree from Carver Bible College of Atlanta.Recognition of his unique abilities as the only nationally known, blind gospel drummer; has resulted in equipment endorsements from both Sabien Cymbal and Taye Drum Companies. As a blind musician his motto has been: "Im not blind, I just cant see!" When speaking from his gospel background and his lifes experiences, his positive and outgoing nature makes it easy to convey how disability can be transformed into ability.While achieving what most dream about, his dynamic message has been and still is: "...glorifying God and showing that a God-Centered life can allow one to gain strength despite adversity." | |
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Music:Member Since: 5/25/2006Band Website: rickymckinnie.com Influences:Ricky McKinnie is featured on numerous albums along with the Blind Boys of Alabama, the Ricky McKinnie Singers, the Original Gospel Keynotes and Ben Harper with appearances on TV Shows such as: The TONIGHT SHOW with Jay Leno, Conan O'Brian, Extreme Makeover, and many others! ... For appearance updates visit: www.RICKYMCKINNIE.com Sounds Like: Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Soul / Christian / Blues) |
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The Ricky McKinnie Singers - Unchanging Hand |
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1991 Thankful Baptist Church in Atlanta,GA... Posted by Ricky McKinnie of the Blind Boys of Alabama on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:30:00 PST |
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