Donnie McClurkin
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| Donnie McClurkin | ||
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 Donnie McClurkin on the cover of his 2003 album ...again
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| Background information | ||
| Born | November 9, 1959 (age 47) | |
| Origin | Amityville, New York United States |
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| Genre(s) | Gospel, Contemporary Christian, Inspirational/Worship, Hymns |
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| Years active | 1996 - present | |
| Website | www.donniemcclurkin.com (Official Website) | |
Donnie McClurkin is a Grammy Award winning American gospel singer and minister.
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[edit] Personal life
Born and raised in Amityville, New York, McClurkin's family was shattered when his two year old brother was hit and killed by a speeding driver while he played nearby. His family took the death hard. The night of the funeral, McClurkin was molested by his uncle at the age of eight. He was then molested by his cousin, his uncle's son, at the age of thirteen. The family became filled with domestic violence and drug abuse, but McClurkin was saved by an aunt who sang background vocals with gospel music musician Andraé Crouch. After staying close to Crouch throughout his boyhood, he began to play piano and sing with his church youth choir. He formed the McClurkin Singers by the time he was a teenager, and later formed another group, the New York Restoration Choir.
Hired as an associate minister at Marvin Winans' Perfecting Church in 1989, with his vocals during a seminar, McClurkin endured a bout with leukemia that year.[1] A friendship with a Warner Alliance executive resulted in his signing to the label for his 1996 selftitled LP, with producers Mark Kibble (of Take 6), Cedric and Victor Maxwell plus Andraé Crouch. The disc which featured the perennially popular "Stand" went gold shortly after being publicly lauded by Oprah Winfrey.[2]
He is now the pastor of Perfecting Faith Church in Freeport, NY.[3]
[edit] Controversy
A victim of homosexual pedophilia, McClurkin has taken the opportunity to speak out against homosexuality on several occasions. He explains that homosexuality can be cured, as he is a reformed gay man, in his book, Eternal Victim, Eternal Victor (ISBN 1-56229-162-9).
McClurkin has also continually spoken openly about sexual issues since fathering a child out of wedlock.[4]
[edit] Discography
- 2005 ...Again [DualDisc]
- 2005 Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs
- 2003 Donnie McClurkin Again
- 2000 'Tis So Sweet
- 2000 Live in London and More...
- 1996 Donnie McClurkin
[edit] Film
- The Gospel (2005)
- Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
- The Prince of Egypt (1998) wrote and sang "I Am" & "Humanity"
- 25 Strong: The BET Silver Anniversary Special
- The Donnie McClurkin Story: From Darkness to Light (2004)
- Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem (2004)
- The Fighting Temptations (2003)
[edit] Television
- An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Stevie Wonder (2006)
- 20th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards (2005)
- 19th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards (2004)
- 18th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Preshow (2003)
- 17th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards (2002)
- Essence Awards (2003)
- The Parkers (2002)
- Girlfriends (2001)
- 1st Annual BET Awards (2001)
- Essence Awards (2001)
- An Evening of Stars: A Celebration of Educational Excellence (2001)
[edit] Radio
- The Donnie McClurkin Show (2006)
[edit] References
- ^ Jeffers, Glenn (August 2001). How Donnie McClurkin Overcame Rape, Sexual Abuse And Leukemia Scare To Become A Gospel Music Star. Ebony.
- ^ Wadrin, Clarence (January 6, 2003). Donnie McClurkin: gospel music's hidden treasure. Jet Magazine.
- ^ Popular Gospel Singer Donnie McClurkin Ordained As Pastor. Jet Magazine (June 25, 2001).
- ^ Lawton, Kim (May 6, 2005). PROFILE: Donnie McClurkin (Interview). PBS Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly.
[edit] External links
- Donnie McClurkin.com Official Website
- The Donnie McClurkin Show Official Radio Show Website
- Perfecting Faith Church Official Website
