Pastor John P. Kee (born John Prince Kee on June 4, 1962) is an American gospel singer and pastorContents [hide] 1 Early life 2 Ministry 3 Musical career 4 Personal life 5 Kee's Personal Discography 6 Kee's Choir Discography 7 External links 8 References
[edit] Early life
John P. Kee was born the 15th out of 16 children in Durham, North Carolina. At an early age he began to develop his musical talent both instrumentally and vocally. He attended the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem and at 14, he and his brothers Wayne and Al moved to California where he began attending the Yuba College Conservatory School of Music in Marysville, CA. During this time, he began playing with various groups such as Cameo and Donald Byrd and the Blackbyrds. After having a hard time adjusting in California, he left and moved to Charlotte, North Carolina only to find himself living in a part of the city known for its violence and drug activities. After watching one of his friends being murdered in a drug deal gone bad, he rededicated his life back to God during a visitation to a revival meeting. [edit] Ministry
Kee says that it was during a trip to Michigan with his choir that he received a calling from God to be a preacher. Kee was in his mid-twenties when he was became an ordained minister. In 1995, while ministering in Ohio, he received a prophetic vision and went forward with the building of a Fellowship Center in Charlotte which could minister to the people in the community. He officially founded the New Life Fellowship Center where he became and remains the senior pastor. Ironically, the church is located in the same area where he had once led a life of crime and drugs. It is rumored that Pastor Kee does not accept a salary from the church, but is merely satisfied in knowing that the preached word of God has been brought forth. [edit] Musical career
In the mid 1980's, Kee formed a community choir in Charlotte known as the New Life Community Choir or "NLCC." Over time the choir grew in popularity and has continued to travel throughout the area. The choir also includes some of Kee's own children.
In 1990, Kee founded the Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir, or "V.I.P." in order to fellowship with various ministries, song writers, musicians and choir directors from all over the country.
Kee has been active for more than 20 years in the music field. He is primarily known for mixing traditional gospel with modern contemporary gospel and for having a soulful husky voice. His current cd entitled "The Reunion," released on December 5, 2005, features some of the old members of New Life Community Choir.
In 2007 Kee was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame. [1] He also has an album, Nothing But Worship, which features the smash hit Right Now Praise.
Kee is also known as "The Prince of Gospel Music". [edit] Personal life
In December 1995, he married Felice Sampson, and they are the parents of nine children. His son Chris Kee was recently selected to join Sean P. Diddy Combs' live band as a drummer for his up and coming tour for the "Last Train to Paris". A few of his sons sang back vocals on the song, "Harvest", from the album, The Color of Music. [edit] Kee's Personal Discography
Yes Lord Released: 1987 Format: LP
Just Me This Time Released: 1990
Colorblind Released: 1994 Format: LP/CD
Color of Music Released: 2004 Format: CD [edit] Kee's Choir Discography
Wait on Him (featuring New Life Community Choir) Released: 1989 Format: LP
There is Hope (featuring New Life Community Choir) Released: 1990 Format: LP
Wash Me (featuring New Life Community Choir) Released: 1991 Format: LP
Never Shall Forget (featuring Victory in Praise Choir) Released: 1991 Format: CD
We Walk By Faith (featuring New Life Community Choir) Released: 1992 Format: CD
Lily in the Valley (featuring Victory in Praise Choir) Released: 1993 Format: CD
Show Up (featuring New Life Community Choir) Released: 1995 Format: CD
Stand (featuring Victory in Praise Choir) Released: 1996 Format: CD
A Special Christmas Gift (featuring New Life Community Choir) Released: 1996 Format: CD
Strength (featuring New Life Community Choir) Released: 1997 Format: CD
Any Day (featuring Victory in Praise Choir) Released: 1998 Format: CD
Not Guilty (featuring New Life Community Choir) Released: 2000 Format: CD
Mighty in the Spirit (featuring Victory in Praise Choir) Released: 2001 Format: CD
Blessed By Association (featuring New Life Community Choir) Released: 2002 Format: CD
Live at the Fellowship (featuring Victory in Praise Choir) Released: 2005 Format: CD
The Reunion (featuring New Life Community Choir) Released: 2005 Format: CD
(Please make this better) Live In Miami (featuring Victory In Praise Choir) | Released: 2008 | Type: CD
