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Biography
I am a 26 year old, left-handed drummer.
I am known for my quick, but controlled, foot and hand speed.
Being
gifted with a special anointing, helps usher in the presence of the
Lord to uplift and enhance services and/or performances. Being
versatile benefits me tremendously, because different services and
events require different styles of drumming. I credit my
accomplished style to long daily practices, but mostly the spirit
within that helps me feel the music.
Being spiritually led, helps make my style different from
other drummers. I have a special talent to skillfully make the drums
talk with superior showmanship.
In
high school, I donated more than 5,000 hours of community service
for various church services and events. For 10 years, while my father was a Pastor, I was the main
drummer and also became his organist. I have been playing the keys now for about
10 years. I am anointed and appointed by God to help usher in the
spirit of praise and worship and help break down the walls of
demonic strongholds by using various drum beats and music as I hear
them from above (prophetically).
The Lord has always had a calling on my life. I’ve been playing with spoons on tables, toys, pots &
pans ever since I could sit up. It didn’t matter if I didn’t have anything to beat with
or beat on – I’d play drums in the air! Some people thought I was crazy, but the Lord was preparing
me to be his musician. Even
from a early age, I have amazed people with the talent the
Lord has given me.
My
father, Charles Shelton, Sr. is an elder, evangelist and prophet. Not only is he anointed to play the organ and keyboard, but
also ushers in the spirit of praise and worship through music and
song. Together, we work
to break down the walls and strongholds and praise the Lord until
the Shekinah glory fills the temple. Recently he has been blessed with another talent of writing
and composing music. His
songs will be featured on our next DVD.
Last year, the Lord has blessed me with another great gift. He
blessed me with a wonderful wife, named Gina. Not only is she an
outstanding wife, but a powerful evangelist and singer. Gina is the
daughter of Bishop Gordon and Co-Pastor Mary Ford of Cross Lanes,
WV. Gina has a great anointing that the Lord has blessed her with,
and she enhances our work for the Lord tremendously. The three of us
make up Prophetically Anointed & Appointed (PA&A).
My
interests include drumming, playing the organ/keyboard, church,
weightlifting, basketball, football, beach trips, my dog and, most importantly,
serving the Lord.
My
father’s interests are preaching, church, playing the organ/keyboard,
composing music, weightlifting, his wife and son.
As
a young Christian drummer, I am blessed and highly favored.
Being born nearly 3 months prematurely, and weighing only 2
pounds and 15 ounces I was not expected to survive. Certainly, not
achieve goals that I have accomplished.
I am endorsed with the following great companies:
Attack Drumheads, DrumDial Tuner, Pearl Drums, Silverfox
Drumsticks, and Zildjian Cymbals. Having
the proper tools is a very important part of successfully
accomplishing your drumming techniques. I take pride in playing
durable products from wonderful
companies, I love! Without them, accomplishing my unique sound would
be nearly impossible!
Charles JR has played for and shared the stage with the following great
artists:
Dr. Bobby Jones
Shirley Ceaser
Albertina Walker
Candi Staton
Kurt Carr
Darreyl Coley
Bishop Larry Trotter
Tye Tribbett & GA
Freda Battles and The Temple Worshippers
Zak Williams
Bishop Kenneth Moales
Rose Harper
Melvin Crispell
Tuneisha Crispell
John Peters
James Hall
Cedric Thompson
Lejuna Thompson
George Spanky McCurdy
Maurette Brown Clark
Johnathan Duboise
Johnathan Dawson
B.B. Jay
Curtis Blow
Stephen Hurd
Stephen Ford
Afrika Bambaataa
Tramaine Hawkins
Edwin Hawkins
Bobby Perry and Rain
Julius Petty
Canton Jones
Dr. Charles G Hayes
Flo Anthony
Vashawn Mitchell
Kevin Monroe
Lisa Smith
Youthful Praise
Las Vegas Mass Choir
Bryant Scott
Dr. Garey Lewis
Pastor Jaqueline Queen
Bishop Fred T Simms
Pastor Dallas Vines
Prophetess Taketa Williams
Eric Cooper
Chris Edwards
Hubert Hubbie Powell
Corey Red
Robert Lowe
Warrior Poetes
Timmy Houpe
Tiny Riley
Doug Ford
Timothy Courts
Shirley King- Daughter of B.B.King
Marvin Mumford
Corey Williams
Frost Brothers
Young Harmony
Chester & Isolina Gaither
Richard Kiser
David L Cook
Caroline Keller
Russ & Sandy Hosey
PTL Singers
Naomi & The Segos
Florida Boys
Shawn Camp
Pete Miles
Tony Sutherland
Christy Suterland
Desert Reign
Jim Bakker Show
Just to name a few
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