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The Prince of Gospel Music
Gospel Music Hall of Fame
-- inducted 2002
Daryl
Coley is a man for all seasons, a voice for all reasons. Arguably
the most talented vocalist of our day, regardless of music, style or
taste. His is the unmistakable tenor – smooth yet agile, confident
but wholly anointed.
 Born in the San Francisco Bay area, Daryl
Coley was raised in a home filled with jazz and the music of the
Church. His parents introduced him to such immortal singers as Sarah
Vaughn, Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole. Daryl
remembers, "The Inflections of the great men and women of jazz
sharpened my ears." He studied clarinet and taught himself piano.
In high school, Daryl Coley
formed a group much like the fictional players in the 'Fame' series. He
recalls, "We did our own music, choreography and everything."
After high school, he sang in a variety of bands, yet the revolutionary
work in Gospel music undertaken by Edwin Hawkins in the 70's riveted
Daryl, and he set his sights on a career in Gospel.
 In 1977, he began working with Pastor Walter Hawkins' Singers. This led to a long association with Tramaine Hawkins, for whom he wrote such songs as "I Am Determined." He
also wrote "Return Oh Ye Backslider" for the Love Center Choir
album, "Love Alive II." After developing a great reputation as a musician,
songwriter, and vocalist, Daryl released his 1985 debut album,
"Just Daryl."
His second album, "I'll Be With
You" was released in 1988 and went to the top of the Gospel charts
in both the U.S. and England. In 1990, he made his Sparrow debut with
"He's Right On
Time," which earned him a Grammy nomination and
several Stellar Awards.
In the secular music field, Daryl's
love for Jazz found expression in his work with Rodney Franklin, and a
dream come true duet with Nancy Wilson on her "Just The Two Of
Us" album.
Daryl has worked with many renowned
Gospel stars, including the late great Rev. James Cleveland, the King
Baptist Choir with Oliver Wells and Philip Bailey. Daryl Coley is a pastor, a
husband and father. He is an artist, but first and foremost a man of
God.
Although he is revered by many artists
in the music business, with roots in gospel, jazz and disco, his soul is
anchored in the Lord. He frequently travels the world conducting
workshops, performing and witnessing.
Daryl Coley is aware of his
responsibility as an artist and is very careful about his music. He
says, "We do have to be careful of some music that's out there. We
cannot simply say that 'music is music' because some music is demonic
even in its core and structure. We have to make sure that what we do is
not only lyrically and musically correct, but that it moves in the
realms of God."
Notable songs include --
- I'll Be With You
- Don't Give up on Jesus
- It Shall Be Done
- He's Preparing Me
- He That Dwelleth (Psalm 91)
- Beyond the Veil
- More Like Jesus
- II Chronicles
- I Can't Tell It All
- He's Right on Time
Daryl Coley may be available for your next special event!
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HERE!
Genre: ..Gospel
Styles:
..Contemporary Gospel
..Black Gospel
..CCM
..Jazz
..Urban
..ChristmasYears active:
..80s, ..90s, ..00s
Born: ..in California
..in San
Francisco
in 1955
Raised: ..in California
..in Oakland
Based: ..in California
..in Palm Dale
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Buy this album: "Praise and Worship" (2006)
Buy this album: "Best
of Daryl Coley: Ten Songs" (2002)
Buy this album: "Oh,
The Lamb" (2001)
Buy this album: "Collection"
(1995)