";s:4:"text";s:5173:" In the lives of many Christians, praise-and worship music is an accompaniment to our journey in faith. Sadly we lost him too soon in 2012. What began as mimicking his father on drums at the age of 3, blossomed into what Marvin was destined to do... play. . . Gifted drummer and dedicated Christian Marvin McQuitty played on the soundtrack to my walk with God. This leap of faith proved to be the launching pad for a touring, recording, and producing career that would span nearly twenty years.Hammond’s music is widely considered the most powerful and nuanced on the gospel scene, and McQuitty’s playing served to elevate the artist’s recordings and concerts to soaring heights. He worked with nearly every major artist in the gospel genre, including Fred Hammond, Yolanda Adams, Mary Mary, Israel Houghton, Maurette Brown Clark, and Kirk Franklin. See how he set the tone for many of the world's greatest musicians and artists. Marvin was also raised in the black church, which is arguably one of the richest musical environments a developing drummer could ask for, given the energy of worship, the dancing and shouting, the quick cues that come from the choir director and preacher, and the myriad styles a drummer must have under his hand.Having honed his craft in the woodshed, with neighborhood bands, at church, and anywhere else the music took him, Marvin was considered by many of his close friends to be one of his home state of Michigan’s best kept secrets. Teddy Campbell - Aaron Spears - Marvin McQuitty (R.I.P.) His talent, playing ability and multiple styles can be summarized in 3 simple words, power, accuracy and finesse. He also business managed and road-managed for several artists and was one of the first gospel drummers to really navigate getting professional endorsements.”Affectionately known as “Uncle Marv,” McQuitty served as a major influence on an entire generation of drummers.
Marvin McQuitty Jr.
His drumming legacy will live on in the work of many well-known players, such as his Rhythm Alliance partners Teddy Campbell, Gerald Heyward, Aaron Spears, and Gorden Campbell, who credit McQuitty for helping to shape their own unique sounds and styles.McQuitty also leaves a legacy of strong family values. A testament to Marvin’s example of worshipping God through it all can be found on Kim’s blog at kimmcquitty.blogspot.com. Marvin’s nearly ten-year collaboration with Fred Hammond introduced a sound to gospel drumming that had never before been heard and would help usher the presence of God into the homes, churches, and concert venues of countless listeners around the world.For most of us, music is a major part of our lives. He was the quintessential drummer and was passionate about playing. Hammond’s material lent itself to Marvin’s approach, which had more to do with being a worshipper than playing to be noticed. - Gerald HeywardBernhard Castiglioni (Drummerworld) - Marvin McQuitty Marvin and Kim also raised two strong and talented daughters.
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