The Gopel Sensations

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The Gospel Sensations

Thank you for visiting The Gospel Sensations on the world wide web. We are delighted that you've taken time out of your busy schedule to learn more about us. We are a Christian quintet formed in North Carolina. Our mission is the spread the Good News of Jesus Christ through song.

We are an anointed, unique, professional and entertaining group that skillfully present quartet music with a splash of contemporary jazz and a traditional gospel twist. With a spirit of excellence we have combed the nation ministering through song and spreading God's powerful Word. Book us today for your special event or occasion. Be blessed!

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About Us

In the Beginning:

This amazing new group of musicians combined has over one hundred years of musical talent and experience.  As stated in their individual bios, each member is an acclaimed and accomplished musician.  The group formed as a result of a dream of Robert Marion to pay tribute to his favorite musical performers.  The Gospel Sensations’ sound covers wonderful gospel music from the 1950s to the present time.   When asked what type of music the group prefers, they simply reply “music with a gospel flavor.” It has been shown this group has a crossover appeal not only to the Black Gospel audience, but also to the Southern Gospel Audience as well. The Gospel Sensations have been getting airplay in the Greensboro Market and have been honing their skills for the past few months by performing at events and local churches and would now like a chance to spread the Gospel to the world.  The Gospel Sensations have shared the stage with several artists:  Rance Allen, Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson, Lee Williams, Yolanda Adams, The Mighty Clouds of Joy & Luther Barnes just to name a few.

 

Meet Our Group:

Robert C. Marion, Jr.
Ronald E. Parker
Brian K. Jeffries
Gary Davis
Steven Harrison

 

 

Robert C. Marion, Jr.

Bob was born in Pendleton, SC.  He resides in High Point, NC with his wife, Erica, son Trey and daughter, Kris, where he has lived for the past 5 years.  Bob began his musical experience in 1970 by learning to play the trombone and bass drum.  Later he taught himself to play the bass guitar and piano by ear.  Bob describes himself as a versatile and emotional bass player influence by black gospel flavor.  His musical inspiration was influenced by his early Christian upbringing in Kings Chapel A.M.E. church in Pendleton, SC.  Bob is a member of Providence Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC where he plays bass guitar and sings with the Male Chorus.  His motto is, “ego satisfaction is pocketbook starvation.”

  Ronald E. Parker

Ron was born in Youngstown, OH.  In 1974, he relocated to the Washington, DC area where he lived for many years.  In June of 2003, he relocated to Greensboro, NC with his wife, Lillian, and now resides in Jamestown, NC.  Ron was introduced to gospel music at an early age by his great-grandmother who kept him in church on a daily basis.  She was a devout Christian woman with whom he attended numerous revivals where gospel music was rendered.  Ron’s favorite Christian songs growing up were “Nearer my God to Thee” and “Jesus Gave me Water” by Sam Cook and the Soul Stirrers.  Ron had a passion for singing from his early teens and sang with “The Odds Against Tomorrow,” a popular R&B group in Youngstown, OH in the early 1970s.  He is a member of Providence Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC where he serves on the Usher Board, participates in the Men’s Fellowship, adult Sunday School, serves as a Teller, and sings with the Male Chorus.  His favorite quote is “when praises go up, blessings come down.”

  Brian K. Jeffries

Brian was born in Jackson, NC.  He currently resides in McLeansville, NC with his wife Denean, son Desmond and daughter Gabrielle.  Like many who appreciate music and sing, Brian’s musical gospel taste and style originated from singing in the church choir at age 7.  He developed vocal blending & harmonizing by listening to his mother’s robust collection of gospel music. After developing an ear for music, Brian learned to read sheet music, play trombone, piano, & take guitar lessons.  Brian also sang in glee clubs and college choirs and enjoyed participating in marching band.  Brian loves creating music.  He states that “When it comes to musical creation, the joy is in the journey of creation.”   Brian is also a member of Ebenezer United Christian Church in Burlington, NC.

  Gary Davis

Gary was born in and currently resides in High Point, NC with his wife, Pat.  He lives to sing his songs of praises unto God.  He is a member of Shining Light Ministries in Thomasville, NC.  Gary began singing gospel music at a very early age and traveled extensively with his mother, aunts and sisters who were great gospel singers traveling all over the High Point and North Carolina area.  Gary’s dream was always to sing with a male gospel group.  He was offered an invitation to travel to Motown with the Barrino Brothers in the early 1970s, but had to turn down the invitation because he was underage. Gary’s favorite quote is “when Satan is knocking at your door, simply say, “Jesus, would You get that please.”

  Steven Harrison

Steven is a resident of Roanoke Rapids, NC.  He began his earliest singing in the Piney Grove Baptist Church, Jackson, NC.  There he serves in the Deacon Ministry  and the Male  Church Chorus.  He has been featured on stage with such great Gospel Artist as Lee Williams, The Canton Spirituals, and Luther Barnes.  He has also been featured doing selections at the North Carolina NAACP  Banquets and The Prince Hall Grand Lodge of North Carolina events.  Steven is a true man of God who believes that his true gift and calling from God is to deliver his word in song and praise.

 

Our Music

The Gospel Sensations On Bobby Jones Gospel

 

The Gospel Sensations' first CD entitled "I Must Tell Jesus" was released in February 2007 and their follow up, "The Midnight Cry" was released in November 2009. Click below to sample and purchase.