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Name = John P. Kee
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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = John Prince Kee
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Origin = Durham, North Carolina, USA
Instrument = Vocals
Genre = Gospel, Praise & Worship
Occupation = Vocalist/Singer, Songwriter Pastor
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Associated_acts = The New Life Community Choir
The Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir
URL = [http://www.johnpkee.com www.johnpkee.com]
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Notable_instruments = Pastor John P. Kee (born John Prince Kee on June 4, 1962) is an American gospel singer and pastor
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 it's violence and drug activities. After watching one of his friends being murdered in a drug deal gone bad, he rededicate his life back to God during a visitation to a revival meeting.
Ministry
Kee say's 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 ordained as a 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 once lead 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.
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 15 years in the music field. 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. [cite web |url=http://hallmuseum.com/induction.htm |title=Welcome to the Christian Music Hall of Fame and Museum. |accessdate=2008-02-19 |publisher= Christian Music Hall of Fame|format= |work=John P Kee inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame] ]Personal life
In December of 1995, he married Felice Sampson, and they are the parents of nine children.
Kee's Personal Discography
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Name = Yes Lord
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Kee's Choir Discography
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Name = Wait on Him
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Type = Studio
Name = There is Hope
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Released = 1990
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Name = Wash Me
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Type = Studio
Name = Never Shall Forget
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Type = Live
Name = We Walk By Faith
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Name = Lily in the Valley
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Type = Live
Name = Show Up
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Name = Stand
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Name = A Special Christmas Gift
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Name = Strength
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Released = 1997
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Name = Any Day
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Name = Not Guilty
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Name = Mighty in the Spirit
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Name = Blessed By Association
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Type = Live
Name = Live at the Fellowship
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External links
* [http://www.johnpkee.com www.johnpkee.com] - Official web site
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