I grew up in the Acres Homes community of Houston, TX. I had the privilege of hearing Rev. Paul Jones sing live on 3 occasions in the church I attended as a child. I remember when he passed all of the elders were gathered around the t.v watching the news report on his murder. It was very devastating to our community. He had moved into a newly developed neighborhood too close to "the hood." The Acres Homes community was very drug infested in those days. President George Bush visited our community park and gave a speech commemorating our war on drugs in our community. Saying that to say it was a lot of violence and crime due to the overwhelming presence of drugs. Rev. Paul Jones was just starting to get a lot of notoriety due to his gift as a gospel singer. He had also purchased a nice vehicle along with his newly purchased home. Our community was small enough that it wasn't difficult to find out where someone lived if you desired. I think his rise to stardom along with his newfound materialistic possessions made him a target for what took place. There were rumors floating around the churches of a secret homosexual lifestyle and the killer being an ex jealous lover but I think those were just rumors. Wow, I was in middle school when all of this took place and I remember it like yesterday. I listen to "Don't Want No Rocks" pretty often. When I was younger I can remember the church goers being feeled with the holy spirit when he performed that song live. I didn't know the meaning of it then but I knew it was powerful and he sung his heart out when he sung it. Now that I'm older and understand the meaning, it effects me the same way it did those elders when I was younger. I know we might wonder why he left here so young but we can't question God. His will shall be done (Job 14: 5-7.) God bless you all my brothers and sisters...
@QueenlyVibes3 ай бұрын
O wow! Thank you for sharing your Rev Paul Jones experience. He was truly ahead of his time. Blessings!
@nostalgicgamer13634 күн бұрын
I wish the guy who got out of prison would somehow do an interview. Crazy event
@topdawgj-blood85103 ай бұрын
You most definitely spoke well on behalf of Rev Paul Jones To God Be The Glory He was and still is TRULY ANOINTED 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@QueenlyVibes3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Amen
@topdawgj-blood85102 ай бұрын
@@QueenlyVibes To God Be The Glory I listen to his music daily
@anastayjah71515 күн бұрын
Reverend Paul Jones was too good for this world. I didn't know him personally but, that's my opinion. He's been gone longer than he lived and his legacy lives on.
@TheGene19512 ай бұрын
I love listening and singing this song of the Rev. Paul Jones.
@JamesAustinHallАй бұрын
I like that song as well as two other songs by the late Rev. Paul Jones titled "I don't want know rocks" and "Wounded" ...
@manofsteel661620 күн бұрын
There is a young preacher at Lively Hope Baptist Church ⛪️ in Fulshear tx -- that sounds exactly like him ! Dude can sang !
@QueenlyVibes19 күн бұрын
I know that's a treat to hear.
@Mh9763 ай бұрын
I just came across the song I won’t complain and liked it then I seen 1960 to 1990. And immediately knew something was wrong. With all due respect seems like another Martin and Malcom on the rise and someone wanted to stop the next black messiah. We been at war since the beginning of time and the enemy is surely doing his job.
@jawill22014 күн бұрын
Great minds think alike!
@Larry-u1nАй бұрын
I was just listening to his song I won't complain.That is how I came across your channel.He was a blessing to people like me. I hate that he died the way that he died.He definitely left a good legacy.
@patriciarobinson75692 ай бұрын
God told me that He was Living a Double Life Style and a Lot of Souls were Going to be Lost Following Him 🙏 💔 🎉
@QueenlyVibes2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@jawill22014 күн бұрын
Double life as in?
@cocochanel10292 ай бұрын
Yep Kirk Frankland wants to be a Rapper so bad…. Let’s pray for him 🙏🏽
@cccalll2 ай бұрын
I agree with your thoughts! I was a church musician for years,gospel music was about ministry,now it’s entertainment! Black churches kicked holy spirit out for entertainment! Because Black folks love to be entertained, nobody, including pastors, couldn’t see God is no longer the center of attention and nobody is being saved or edified! Gospel singers trying to live out their Patty Labelle and Teddy P fantasies in church! I remember when the Holy Spirit was so high, us musicians couldn’t play another note because we recognized God had entered into the building! Now we see Kirk Franklin doing his james brown impression on stage, entertaining and nobody is being saved anymore! Church today is backslidden and sad!😔
@anastayjah71515 күн бұрын
Nobody is being saved anymore? Wow, this is quite a sad and untrue statement. People are being saved everyday. Kirk Franklin can't save you. Kirk is a man, he's not Jesus. No one comes to the Father except through Jesus. Too many people looking at what other people are doing instead of seeking God. God's word is the same today as it was when Jesus walked the earth. You want to seek God, read the word and God will lead you.
@cccalll15 күн бұрын
@@anastayjah715 🤷♂️first of all, who said Kirk was supposed to save you? You missed the whole point trying to be deep! There’s a big difference from Entertaining and Ministering! Kirk is supposed to MINISTER not Entertain! Church is the place that God established for Saints to empower themselves after dealing with this world! So it’s more than just seeking God and reading Gods word! Obviously you go to a church that Entertains you and you think that’s ministering. What is it to be saved? Do you know? Because if you really knew, you definitely would see truth and be discussed with our churches entertaining people! We all know Black Folks love to be entertained! I bet you’re one of these Christians that think just because a person can sing, that’s person is Anointed! Anointing doesn’t come from a gift because the world can sing just as good! Think how you want but Bye and Bye hope you don’t find out to late🤷♂️
@anastayjah71515 күн бұрын
@@cccalll You made a general statement claiming people are not being saved anymore and there's no edification. Either you believe Kirk is a savior or you don't believe God is still saving. Which is it? and Who are you to say Kirk's music or shows don't minister to someone.
@crystalharrell31374 ай бұрын
I feel that same way in all that you said in this video. Thank you for sharing. ❤