Willie Banks (1929 - 1993) - Find A Grave Memorial

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Willie Banks

Birth:	1929 Raymond Hinds County Mississippi, USA
Death:	Feb., 1993 Raymond Hinds County Mississippi, USA
Gospel Singer, Entertainer. Early in his over 30-year career, he was recording with HSE (standing for Hoyt Sullivan Enterprises) Records, recording songs such as "God's Goodness," and "Mother Why." He later signed to Malaco Records, where he recorded a remake of "God's Goodness," and recorded several other hits, like "Things I Can't Change," "God Is Still In Charge," "Too Late," and more. Willie had a unique sound that was bluesy, yet stirring and story-telling with the guitar backup. At the time of his demise, he had a group that he recorded with called the Messengers. Willie was a man of distinction and a legend like Rev. James Cleveland, Clara Ward, Mahalia Jackson, Thomas Dorsey, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Casietta George (of the Caravans), Dorothy Love Coates, among countless others. (bio by: Jimmy) Cause of death: Heart failure Search Amazon for Willie Banks

Burial: Garden Memorial Park Jackson Hinds County Mississippi, USA
Maintained by: Find A Grave Originally Created by: Jimmy Record added: Mar 09, 2006 Find A Grave Memorial# 13572268