Dr. Mattie Moss Clark Invites A Young Fred Hammond and Commissioned to the COGIC Holy Convocation

[@tabitha245]

Commissioned, Take 6, Bebe & Cece, The Clark Sisters & The Winans were untouchable in the 80’s. They are the fathers & mothers of contemporary gospel music

[@sherrisolomon8673]

@Tabitha245, Edwin and Walter Hawkins should have been in your comment to because they came even before The Winans and Commissioned.

[@thomasclarrett1918]

WHAT THEY ARE IS OFF

[@Tamar426]

Indeed my parents use to sing in the churches with them ….Love them❤Love ❤

[@Grateful6395]

And still untouchable….. yeeessss!

[@blackknowledgewisdomempowement]

Technically and I’m telling my age here, the Fathers of contemporary gospel music are Edwin Hawkins and Andre Crouch (70’s The Mothers would be The Clark Sisters. (70’s) Bebe and Cece were still with Jim Baker and the PTL Show. Everyone that has been mentioned here are absolutely legendary. We thank God for their gifts.

[@geromebrown7582]

Dr Mattie moss was no joke she didn’t play about GOD 😢 🙌🏽 #dedication ❤❤❤

[@felicemoore3414]

When church was packed every Sunday! Still love Fred Hammond👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@marcelgoodall6721]

Growing up in Michigan during this Era was amazing with 85% of gospel music coming from here. Commissioned is the greatest male gospel group of all time! (Vocally) Unmatched!

[@karenpayne5660]

I will never forget this day, when Dr. M.Moss Clark introduced Commission at the Holy Convocation! They were Awesome!

[@arringtoncane]

Please put a date on the COGIC appearance

[@arringtoncane]

And who was the mob boss in the background???

[@sweetumsDenise]

@@arringtoncane😂😂😂I hadn’t noticed him until I saw this lol

[@karenpayne5660]

@@arringtoncane You have to ask the people, who put this video up. I just remember being present.

[@kimberlyedwards5339]

I’m so thankful Dr. Matti Moss Clark opened the door for Commission! One of the best Gospel male group!!! I feel for those that seems to not appreciate them in this video! Embarrassing for any church organization to have this kind of behavior especially to those that are singing to the glory and honor of God. It seems whenever there’s a new sound of gospel music there’s always resistance. Look at Fred Hammond now!!! Keep going on in the name of the Lord!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pageonederful9479]

Karl, Mitch, Keith & Fred singing "I'm Going On"...Classic!!

[@kathyflowers1445]

I'm just glad that Fred and Commissioned were not bothered by the reaction of those group of people.

[@chanellovely2836]

Yes its called innovation. People especially "church" folk, usually dont react well to what they arent used to but this way of singing was a different style it was upbeat and less "churchy" sounding. Praise God Commissioned would go on to do great in gospel and Fred Hammond even as a solo gospel artist. Thank God for people like Dr. Mattie Clark, who knew great talent when she saw it and wanted God to be glorified through whomever was willing to use their musical gift for His glory.

[@audreyfisher9392]

Good morning! That's why I don't fool with dem',church folks, dey',mean.

[@pablojunes5451]

That's just a much older group on camera in the forefront. There were MANY 😊 Saints there very much into their ministering.

[@nfrazier911]

You know Mattie was an amazing woman. She saw greatness in these young men. I love me some Fred Hammond.❤

[@nfrazier911]

​@@audreyfisher9392Not all of us. 😂

[@marjorjorietillman856]

Wow, don’t I remember how awesome Commissioned was!! I had never heard such “cool” Gospel music! I couldn’t get enough of Commissioned, Winans, and Clark Sisters in 1980s. And I still like all of them!❤

[@aprilrogers8175]

❤

[@melvinwoods2443]

See Twinkie standing in the back center in black. Support 💯

[@MaeSekou]

Looking just like Kiki

[@madameshuggadrosenbloom1111]

Oh my...thank you for posting this❤. I use to be Commissioned publicist when they were with Benson Music Group...Dawkins & Dawkins, and Marvin Sapp era. That Fred Hammond is some kind of writer. He composes hits, using the scriptures. Thank you for the WestA full-house flashback memory! Jason White was the Music Director in that era.

[@JonathanDesVerney]

Wow thank you for sharing. That's incredible

[@mixit313]

I love the Benson music era. There were so many great gospel albums and compilations released on Benson in the early 90s. I used to make gospel DJ mixes on cassettes and most of the songs I put in my mixes were from Benson. Dawkins and Dawkins was my favorite gospel duo in the mid and late 90s. So many memories.

[@TPIZone]

May God continue to bless you for your ministry because it was DEFINITELY ministry in the marketplace. All of those groups have been a tremendous blessing to so many of us over the years!

[@HISFAVR-ug5kt]

I was there! I also (and a legion of other young ladies) met them after the service. 😁 One of the 1st Gospel Boy Bands!

[@nicolestewart8928]

Gospel Boy Bands!! I love it😂🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@IamCarlFree]

Commissioned’s harmonies were so dope! The other clip with Tye Tribbett, Erica Campbell, Kenny Lattimore, Chante and the Legendary Stevie Wonder. Whew that service had to be amazing!

[@candrathomas106]

Can't believe their singing during the offering 😳 oh well, they became LEGENDS!!!!!!!

[@Michaelraymondonkeys]

Word!!!!!

[@JayWilliamsTP]

We all have to start from somewhere! ❤

[@troybacon4331]

Is it because it’s Cojic? Cuz that’s how it was growing up for me. There was music during offering.

[@tishgregory2558]

Right , but thank God they had that opportunity

[@nonenone5744]

They actually came to sing for the COGIC Annual Midnight Musical that was held after this service across from here at the Dixon-Myers Hall. It was an annual ticketed sold-out event that featured many national gospel artists. I believe Dr. Clark wanted that crowd to hear them before the big musical.

[@kelvinalexander4353]

Fred was skinty! I could pick his voice anywhere though.💯🙏🏾

[@LGKids]

Remember when people sang and didn’t play around with our ears and time! I miss those days! Sang Fellas! Peace!

[@normamullen5834]

Back in the day. Those were the good old days.

[@jnettebrooks6446]

❤

[@cherrell-wo2gp]

Yes. We didn't know they would turn out to be the best.

[@wonderfilled6048]

My parents wore this record out!

[@Bailsview]

Thank God for our parents honestly. Growing up on these songs did something for us ! Rather we realized it or not. These songs were anointed !

[@wonderfilled6048]

@@Bailsview Amen! So true. 💯

[@PurpleQueen84]

So glad I grew up in Detroit to witness and attend all the Midnight musicals!! An that was my churc crush Commission ❤❤❤

[@alexiushyman7778]

These men came out the wombs anointed of God! Still Anointed To This Very Day!!!

[@drummingdanny84]

Who knew that these guys would be a part of the new wave of Detroit-based gospel, if not, the continuing tradition of the Motown sound?

[@kenfcarzn]

That was too contemporary for COGIC back then! Just to think that The Hawkins, The Clark Sisters, The Winans, and Commissioned were all considered too worldly for church and now they are considered traditional gospel

[@byiza9484]

Yup! Tremaine Hawkins music was mixed in da secular clubs back then. That’s how mainstream their music was

[@MaeSekou]

@@byiza9484Yup. “Fall Down”

[@lwatsoncollins]

Maybe for some of the other people but definitely not all of us. I was around when Commissioned first came out I was a huge fan. Even my parents were fans as well. 4th Generation COGIC!!!😊

[@malmalone2929]

Time has tabled

[@yolandahenley-perry509]

😂 they just sitting and walking talking on them!!! Hard crowd…. That’s COGIC smh

[@LoriBlunt-vf1rj]

I love Fred Hammond's music and Ministry. I, also loved Fred Hammond when he was with the group Commissioned.

[@kellysawyer4581]

Bishop Blake bopping to Fred with Stevie Wonder has to be the best thang ever!

[@SakeemaDaniels-nn4jy]

As always, Fred never disappoints ❤️

[@janicemoore2954]

Which one is Fred Hammond?

[@silvermann6515]

As always COMMISSIONED didn't/doesn't disappoint...😑

[@jaytm365]

@@janicemoore2954the one all the way to the left

[@janicemoore2954]

@@jaytm365 thank you

[@AyoBaby]

​@silvermann6515 Right?? Not sure why folks always extract him from the group.

[@ministersd]

Memories!! Nothing like Commissioned!

[@bonnietaylor-williams5112]

Great historical share!

[@7777Lace]

WOW, look at the STONE FACES on most of those people in the background on the 1st song!!! Man, Contemporary Gospel was really frowned upon during that time period!!! And what do you know, a few decades later & Fred Hammond returns with FIIIIRE!!!

[@kathyflowers1445]

Self-righteousness is ugly.

[@briantheflorist5106]

There's no need to judge others because they aren't acting the way you feel they should act.

[@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081]

Yes. Even Oh happy day by Edwin Hawkins would have been still frowned upon in those days and that was the 80s. Either that or they tired of this fund raising event and they want to go home. Lol

[@graceandpeace4414]

@777Lace yes I remember when this group came on the scene when I was a teen. Church folks had issue with the sound. But church folks have always been hung up on tradition. Love Commission!

[@7777Lace]

@@kathyflowers1445 EXACTLY!!! Sheesh 🙄

[@verlaanneharris-lawrence3866]

I love them to this day! They came to our church in North Carolina! They were awesome 🎵🎶🎼 we had church!

[@wrharris05]

Wow Fred was such a cutie!! My favorite gospel guy!!

[@rachellbeard5333]

Maaaannn.. Look ya'll, as far growing up past knee deep in the Church, ya know being a CK(Church Kid) these wonderful, God fearing, multi talented, Going hard for Christ, spreading the love of Jesus all over the world for five decades Young Men, were OUR BOY BAND and my Favorite. If it wasn't for their music pulling me out of waaaay too many dark places to count, I do not know where I'd be. I am soooo grateful for their ministry and them relating to so many people of ALL AGES and grateful that they are still allowing God to use them to this very day. Thank you so much for sharing#SUCHANAWESOMEBLESSING❤

[@Domino1972]

This makes me sad. I love early Commissioned. I used to listen to their music before going to school in the morning.

[@hope4me847]

Mitchell Jones & Karl Reid are so underated...

[@gisele81]

Bro. J, thank you for this jewel!!! Only you can provide such memorable experiences for all to enjoy! Love you!!!!

[@JonathanDesVerney]

Always, my friend! God gets all the glory!

[@Mityob67]

Brother J delivers the goods for the people 🙌🏾🙏🏽✊🏾

[@sweett1471]

Thanks for this throw to the back sir.

[@Music71194]

Sing Keith

[@kelogg7577]

Use to to chase commissioned everywhere... This reminds me of just how great they use to sing. They sound great

[@bigron2215]

Thanks for posting this fire 🔥.

[@JonathanDesVerney]

You're welcome

[@izzyjamz]

Them Commissioners of Detroit sure did sang… 😂

[@mj11222]

😂😂😂😂

[@spencerjones1239]

LOL...if he REALLY knew who he was announcing😅 I was like, what? They work for the city?

[@mistermister9510]

That alto on This is the Day is beastmoding that thang!!!!!!

[@SakeemaDaniels-nn4jy]

STEVIE WONDER ❤️ singing Blessed in the City 🎸 🎹 ❤️ Wow

[@Eastpointe]

Yes Lawd, I remember those very good ole days with the Commissioned and Fred Hammond!

[@SakeemaDaniels-nn4jy]

Always a pleasure to see or hear these guys perform ❤️ Truly blessed and God given talent ❤️

[@macoshal.brewer4230]

My all time favorites!😊

[@tenniabrown9865]

Thanks so much enjoyed. HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH GLORYYYYY

[@JonathanDesVerney]

You're welcome

[@bianka5459]

What a difference a few years makes… Commissioned back in the day was “too worldly” for COGIC, they were going to send Fred and the crew to hell for singing like that 😂😂 😂

[@paulapickett3070]

Love this! They began legends in urban gospel❤❤

[@faithwilliams7826]

Look at brother Fred. Hardly recognized him. They were so young.

[@jermainereed9143]

I still don't recognize him

[@cgreen2984]

​@@jermainereed9143🥴

[@Michaelraymondonkeys]

Facts

[@WilConquer]

Legend s but Keiths voice is so powerful.

[@sweett1471]

O wow look how young they were. Look totally different. They've come a long way.

[@unclejj9600]

Fred has got to rejoin his brothers , they are stronger together for the Ministry

[@tyracalloway8993]

Amen…. Am going on…in the name of Jesus!

[@SakeemaDaniels-nn4jy]

The Gospel All Stars ❤️ Fred Hammond, Chantel Moore, Kenny Latimore and Erica Campbell ❤️

[@stardommansion6773]

Stevie wonder

[@insuranceaccount986]

I’m sure I’m going to get a lot of smoke from this statement, but only Fred should be considered a Gospel All Star because he is the only one still true to the gospel message and a life centered in the truth of Jesus

[@sspann11]

​@insuranceaccount986 I would include Tye Tribbett. He messed up almost 15 years ago, has repented, and been restored. He's actually spoken out against the industry recently regarding them trying to force him to write a certain way and he vowed not to compromise. His music is still Christ-centered

[@SakeemaDaniels-nn4jy]

OMG ❤️ Fred looked so good and healthy as a thinner man ❤️ He needs to be careful about his health

[@jamesgeorge5276]

Of course he was thinner in the first video because its been almost 40 yrs and everyone was much younger and thinner back then..

[@Hackshots68]

He's lost that weight, this is an old video

[@keithford8019]

Wow...I remember that night at the Cook Convention Center

[@SakeemaDaniels-nn4jy]

This is the day that the Lord has made ❤️ RIHP Evang. Glenda Crafton and enjoy your Heavenly Mansion, Aunty 👑 You have richly earned Your Heavenly Crown in Glory

[@sofumba]

I think this was around the same time I met them all, along with LaShun Pace in 1986. I was their biggest Male Fan-LOL!!

[@JonathanDesVerney]

Close it was in 1985

[@sconiersclan]

I was about 8 years old. I remember this convocation

[@g.t.g1111]

Despite Not The Day of Small Things… 😊

[@zahniehill3301]

Oooh-whee. Wish I could've been there! I would've been dancing up and down those isles!!!! 😊

[@briantheflorist5106]

This is awesome 👌 Thanks for sharing 😊

[@JonathanDesVerney]

You're welcome Brian

[@unclejj9600]

They gotta fix whatever the problem is

[@sugwilliams6257]

Great compilation, thank you for this upload👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@JonathanDesVerney]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@yhoff76]

YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! For all those who ask, does African Americans OR American Africans have culture? What do you think this is? We invented this brand of music, this unique sound, and also this unique keyboard and bass ensemble responsible for this sound and melody. So YES! We have culture and this is just a small version of it because culture is expressed in MANY forms.

[@moriahaddison]

Mitch has a great voice.

[@Bgreen-nn2ly]

This was a very innovative time for Gospel music. You had Commissioned, Take 6, and Bee Bee & Cee Cee Winans with a more contemporary sound… Church people were not really ready at first and didn’t receive it. I wish it would have stayed at that level of Contemporary, because now it’s gotten so Contemporary you can’t tell Gospel music from Secular music or easy listening…. Now it all kinda sounds the same. Not to mention how they perform and dance on stage like they are at a night club…. It’s really changed for the worse.

[@mrchill3007]

I really wish they would stop doing that..... Fred Hammond and Commissioned ...smh 🤦🏾‍♂️.... it's COMMISSIONED ....

[@selwynlawson7596]

I agree

[@blind_t2]

I wasn’t around, or remember this group, just discovered them a few years ago, but whew, good to see where a few of these heavy hitters got they start. I been known fred and marvin got vocals for days before this though!

[@joannapilgrim]

I love the band and the background singers BLESSING GOD Almighty so hard

[@donweston4114]

This is awesome!!

[@aGrassyone]

Amen 🙏 to god 1980s

[@comeoninmycoop]

Yes! This is it!

[@JoyLady-1966]

Commission was the first CD I ever bought ❤❤❤

[@sunkissed179q]

Me too! Was excited to use my own money to buy Ordinary Just Won't Do.

[@MyfriendELOHim]

OMG!!! 😊

[@arlenetatum9511]

AMEN❗️ ❤❤❤

[@wrharris05]

Be still my ❤

[@michelleduncan937]

Thanks for sharing.

[@lyfesaquarium]

This was 🔥 and unexpected

[@tyracalloway8993]

Thank you…this just encouraged my soul ❤

[@toomuchfourU]

Keith had the strongest voice

[@chellehunter7446]

Burning Fire Rocking the House Praise❤

[@ajordan1847]

Wow, this is amazing! ❤

[@melvinwoods2443]

Detroit phrase "Right Quick"

[@kevinwalker5557]

Very beautiful and uplifting!!

[@anthonybrown9797]

These people had no idea they were in the midst of greatness! 😂

[@nyce188]

Go head Stevie!

[@carlabryant4811]

This is so awesome ❤😅

[@andrewstaples7544]

A young Marvin Sapp and a young Fred Hammond

[@cristalhawthorne7394]

What? This is Fred Hammond? Commissioned? Unbelievable!!! Talk about a classic!!

[@RaymondEmusic]

Legendary

[@thnxrj2]

Zech 4:10 Don’t despise (be discourage) in the days of small beginnnings…

[@clintonwhite1155]

Wow!!! Dissonance personified!

[@hoperobinson8218]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@JayJay-me8zk]

I didn't recognize Fred H. He was a (sanctified) stud.

[@DeeNice681]

3:56 Is that James Moore looking right at Fred?

[@JonathanDesVerney]

Yes

[@dupree1247]

Jojo Martin singing background 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@denisealston6312]

Where are all the singers that was singing with him back then?

[@bianka5459]

That was the album!!!!

[@stardel]

I would have never known that was Fred on the first clip, I'm only familiar with the Fred on the 2nd clip.

[@RaymondEmusic]

❤❤❤❤