Marie Knight passes on (1925-2009) videos
Gospel legend Marie Knight has died in New York City (August 30, 2009) due to complications from Pneumonia. Marie first came to prominence in 1946 when she met & commenced a longtime working association with Sister Rosetta Tharpe. As a duo they would become celebrated as one of the most popular gospel acts of the 1940's. They made music history through a string of gospel hits including "Didn't It Rain", "Up Above My Head", and "Beams of Heaven." Marie Knight and Sister Rosetta Tharpe toured frequently together through the 1950's. In the 1960's Marie had several R&B hits, but in 1970's Marie rededicated herself to Gospel music and became a minister at the Gates of Prayer Church in New York City.
Marie Knight's recent comeback began in 2002 when producer and M.C. Records owner Mark Carpentieri invited Marie to record on "Shout Sister Shout Sister, A Tribute To Sister Rosetta Tharpe."
In 2007 Mark Carpentieri put together Marie Knight's first full length album in over 25 years "Let Us Get Toegther." The project was a tribute to Rev. Gary Davis and was co-produced with Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan, Ollabelle Levon Helm). The record was a critical success with great reviews from The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, The Philadelphia Inquirer and many more.
Thanks to Mark Carpentieri for the heads-up he's founder & owner of M. C. Records a great label out of New York.
