DIXON, JESSY

DIXON, JESSY. Gospel singer (12 March 1938 in San Antonio, Texas). He studied piano as a child and obtained his musical education in the public schools of San Antonio, Texas, where he sang in school musicals, and at St. Mary's College in San Antonio. He became interested in gospel music during his high-school years and formed his own group. His early style development was influenced by his listening to recordings of the Roberta Martin Singers and hearing live concerts of...