Doris Akers

b. 1923, Missouri, USA, d. 26 July 1995, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Akers’ most effective period arrived after she relocated to LA, California, USA. Because the creator and leader from the Sky Pilot Choir, she was the pioneer of what became referred to as the Doris Akers/Sky Pilot Audio, discussing her distinctive design of directing and set up that was consequently very much imitated. She was also a documenting designer and songwriter in her personal correct. Among her best-known compositions had been ‘Sweet, Sweet Soul’, ‘How Big Is definitely God’ and ‘Nice Jesus’. She also co-wrote ‘Lord, Don’t Move That Hill’ with Mahalia Jackson. She added to several movies of the time. Her ‘Problems’ was prominently presented within the Bessie Smith biopic Bessie And Me, while ‘Lead Me, Guideline Me’ was contained in Elvis Presley’s last movie. Later on, she also presented in the video clips to Expenses Gaither’s ‘Aged Close friends’ and ‘Change Your Radio On’. With the 80s and 90s she became movie director of music at Elegance Temple Deliverance chapel in Minneapolis, before her loss of life from malignancy at age 72.