Rehearsing for Joel Smith homegoing service

Johnathan DuBose, Joe “flip” Wilson, Kevin Bond, Andrew Gouche, Qyu Jackson, rehearsing Walter Hawkins, Is there any way for Joel Smith’s memorial service.

[@joejohnson2814]

Kevin Bond the master of music .

[@kbdrummaster]

This music is phenomenal but too sad to watch because the one who would normally be on the drums or bass will never been seen in his spot ever again! So so sad! But Joel will never be forgotten. I met him when was 22 years of age, first seen him person whip those drums when he was a teen. Rest well Joel, you will never be replaced!! We Miss You My Brother!!!

[@damienkirksey7026]

I will listen to this video for years to come and more

[@MikeMicable]

"Is There Any Way." Boy, I'm singing along and my eyes are giving my face a shower. The tears won't stop coming. The Lord is Faithful. Found out yesterday from my Dad (A Bass Player) that Joel Smith passed. He was one of the baddest Bassist out there with a heart for God.

[@JusBlaze29]

The way Kevin Bond leads the band is inspiring

[@MrDkirksey23]

Joel Smith is a legend

[@patrickwhite1296]

the look of acknowledement from Kevin when Jonathan played those sweet passing chords is priceless this is bitter sweet to know we have lost the Legend that is Joel Smith Heaven just got funky R.I.P Sir

[@timothysmalls1945]

A band of legends, playing the Hawkins classic “is there anyway” Major Shoutout to Kevin, Joe, Johnathan, Andrew, David and Chris for how well They played this! This is how you play gospel music. So tasteful... RIH to the Innovator of Gospel Drumming and one the reason my father and i play drums.. Joel Smith

[@puresoulg]

Man, you don't know How Much I appreciate this post! I miss playing like this!

[@jerryhemphill1218]

Joel Smith was an Awesome Talented Christian Musician. In which I Loved watching him use the Gift GOD gave Him to use for his GLORY.

[@MrAnniemae]

Kevin Bond is so Great!

[@elderrondyfleming6162]

A sorrowful occasion, yet it was absolutely gratifying to see the old gang back together. I know "Is There Any Way" almost verbatim...and even more thrilling- they were playing in my key! Even at practice, these guys are B A D!!

[@wonderfilled6048]

Joe Flip Wilson is a treasure himself! Love him always. He’s always been so sweet and humble.

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

Is that the band Leader? He looks like a REAL humble man.

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

RESPECT to the band leader. I really admire HOW he leads.

[@tookyRama]

Kevin Bond is one of the greatest gospel musicians and producers, great experiences, great leadership and a great influent musician in the gospel industry

[@joejohnson2814]

@@tookyRama Yeah, he's the best, knows everything about music, great musician.

[@kbonded]

Thank You. I’m both Humbled & Honored!!!

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

@@kbonded would love to learn under such leadership. Blessings to you sir. Peace👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@joejohnson2814]

@@kbonded I love the way you play Kevin.

[@pamelaowens2832]

RIP Joel...you were loved by many..you worked your God given talent

[@ernestenoch6436]

Kevin Bond, Jonathan Dubois, Andrew Gouche, it’s real right now. I grew up following the Hawkins, my father was a gospel announcer with all the records in gospel period, Joel Smith was the bassist and drummer, from way back, paved the way and laid the foundation for pocket,Drums and Bass, this is amazing. I don’t know who the drummer is or the other kybd or organist but they have to feel blessed.

[@ltdeadend0649]

Ernest Enoch that's Theeee David Blakely on organ

[@murphybrown4098]

Ernest Enoch giants!

[@papasmurf_5107]

That's Qyu Jackson on drums

[@warrenjonesonyoutub]

That’s the legendary Joe “Flip” Wilson on the second keys

[@kennygore1395]

I'm amazed, I need to work at my playing more!!

[@rudolphjeffery5374]

The harmony melody flows so pretty play it smooth play it .

[@pbassalv2413]

Thank you for always inspiring me Mr Joel. You are and will always be the best and a master on bass. So one of a kind. There will never be any other that will play with such art, soul, heart and authority. I always gravitate towards your art because no one sounded like you. The best there ever was!!

[@andreswaringer1476]

That move at 9:03 that Kevin BEEN doing that all the board players love now😂! #Trendsetter

[@patrickwhite1296]

fact

[@jasonsan9517]

This sounds so heavenly! The whole CCM sound has not necessarily been a good thing. This is true music!

[@obeysuccess]

Old school musicians understands this. CCM has handicapped many musicians. We all can kill how great is our God, but Go back and try to play some of those Donald Lawrence, James Hall, Hawkins records, different ball game! 😲

[@jasonsan9517]

@@obeysuccess I totally agree!!!! 💯

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

That's not necessarily true. It's all in HOW you present the music. If you're familiar (and I'm sure you are) with Shekinah Glory Ministry, they have quite a few songs that one would consider being CCM,yet it's just as anointed. Different perspective.

[@Get_Yo_Life]

@@frederickweeksjr.1189 shekinah glory is not ccm

[@michaelhines4600]

Yes that music was deeper. I am 42 and have played bass for over 20 years and now guitar for about 7. That music had changed in that you won’t just breeze in and play. You had to know the music etc

[@pastorj2297]

These musical giant!! Looks like David Blakely hiding back there on the organ.

[@lefujyou]

I miss Mr. Smith so much but you are in my heart now good to see J.D.......love Lefuj"

[@quickstep2408]

dubose and bond... man, this is great. the other musicians are talented!

[@lawrencewright6998]

Good stuff!!

[@stefanrobert5233]

Is that the Godfather of modern Gospel drumming, Jeff Davis that gets on the drums at 11:30 ?

[@forgivenandloved]

Was Joel Smith's Homegoing recorded as Walter and Edwin Hawkins was? This rehearsal is so comforting

[@ellbdotmusic3521]

Pleaseeeeeeee don't tell me this is the same Joel Smith who played bass on Twinkie Clark album Home again live in Detroit?!

[@smith4sid]

The one and only

[@joejohnson2814]

3:13 that's sounds a lot Kevin Bond

[@mylestriads]

There are some secrets behind the chords... They get me sad face.....I would reaally wanna know how to play withthose advanced passing chords

[@educapro]

Oh wow...howd this get past the gospel world, was he acknowledged?

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

I didn't even know he passed. He was the drummer for MANY YEARS correct? RiH.

[@gwenmarie7311]

I heard about him but I never got a chance to see his face. I wish someone would post a picture of him.

[@jasonsan9517]

Does anyone know the name of this song? Thanks in advance!

[@MrCJ-qz9dl]

IS THERE ANY WAY

[@wittygodwins]

Somebody help what's that song called?

[@Trade2winacademy]

Is there any way

[@atones1988]

What Joel Smith is dead man I didn’t know that?

[@tookyRama]

yes, he passed away the 8th september 2018

[@ellbdotmusic3521]

@@tookyRama The one who played in Twinkie Clark album?

[@smith4sid]

@@ellbdotmusic3521 yes

[@ThomasMitchell10036710010717]

What is the name of this song?

[@ernestenoch6436]

Thomas Mitchell The name of the song is’Is There Any Way😇🙏🏾

[@marcusthomas1980]

Who is it by?

[@94mac]

Marcus Thomas Walter Hawkins

[@kidiokeysmusic]

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