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A GOSPEL LEGEND
For Black History Month, it is important that I use my platform to honor African-Americans who have paved and are, yet, paving the way for others.
Dr bobby jones biography gospel
Since we, as a people, were oppressed for so long, and are still facing challenges today, I want to, not only honor our pioneers, but inspire those who are reading this article.
As my first Black History Month tribute for 2019, I want to honor a Gospel legend who has opened doors and provided a platform for many Gospel artists.
THE BIRTH OF A LEGEND
Dr. Bobby Jones was born to Jim and Augusta Jones on September 18, 1938, in Henry County, Tennessee. Growing up in a poor, rural community, he sang in the church choir. With big dreams, he excelled academically and graduated from high school at the young age of 15.
As soon as he could, he moved to Nashville where he taught himself how to play the piano and worked his way through college by playing for churches.
A few years later, Dr. Jones graduated from Tenness