All copyrighted materials contained hereof these materials. At the age of 12 years, Dorothy Love Coates weight not available right now. The Harmonettes broke up in 1970, though Ms. Coates continued to perform with the Dorothy Love Coates Singers, featuring her sister Lillian and other singers from Birmingham. (divorced) (2 children) Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Dorothy Coates (6344903)? Soundtrack: Ghost. She was the last great female vocalist of gospels golden age, said Anthony Heilbut, author of The Gospel Sound: Good News and Bad Times (1971), a history of that era, from the mid-1940s to the early 60s. Get Away Jordan 7. ). She reformed the Harmonettes in 1961 and when that group disbanded later in the decade, continued touring with a group known as the Dorothy Love Coates Singers. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. To use this feature, use a newer browser. She left behind two daughters, Cassandra Madison and Carletta Criss. After the Harmonettes disbanded in the early 1970s, Coates continued to record and tour with her own group, Dorothy Love Coates and Her Singers, which also featured her sister Lillian. Dorothy Love Coates, a singer and songwriter who wrote and recorded such gospel favorites as Get Away Jordan, Thats Enough and (You Cant Hurry God) Hes Right on Time, has died. Why Not17. Jesus Knows It All14. Lord, Don't Forget About Me21. Besides her son Richard, who is now Ms. Franklins pianist, she is survived by three other sons, Casey, Mark and Wendell Edingburg Jr.; three daughters, Legretta Moultry, Gail Perkins and Suzanne Edingburg; 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Born on January 30, 1928 in United States of America, Dorothy Love Coates started her career as musician . - ?) She quit school after the 10th grade to support her family as a maid. Ms. Andrews was known as the High Priestess, Mr. Heilbut said, ranking among the likes of Mahalia Jackson, Marion Williams, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Clara Ward. She never made much money: the preachers, she said, could be as unscrupulous as the promoters. She then was under contract with Nashboro Records from 1968 until 1974. Her mother died when she was 2. Search above to list available cemeteries. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? During the years of her retirement, from 1959 to 1961, (then) Dorothy Love became active in the civil rights movement, working with Martin Luther King Jr. As she was fond of telling church audiences, "The Lord has blessed our going out and our coming in. On September 24, 1959, She married Carl Coates of the Sensational Nightingales. Coates died in Birmingham on April 9, 2002, of heart failure, at the age of 74. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Last Known Residence . Ninety-Nine And A Half10. "I've been anointed to sing gospel music, I can't walk away from this gift," said Dorothy Love Coates and, all her career, she resisted offers to make secular records and leave gospel to become a soul singer. A system error has occurred. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA. HeavenCopyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for \"fair use\" for purposes such here in belong to their respective copyright holders, I do not claim ownership over any as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Coates influenced Little Richard, Cissy Houston and Mavis Staples, and the Jerry Garcia Band recorded "Strange Man". She appeared in the films "The Long Walk Home" (1990) and "Beloved"(1998). I realize no profit, monetary or otherwise, from the exhibition of this video. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Dorothy Coates (6344903)? All Rights Reserved. No Hiding Place 5. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. The group also included, Odessa Edwards, the clear voiced alto whose sermonettes could create a great deal of fervor at performances, Vera Conner Kolb, the piercing soprano of the group whose high notes came with such ease that Marion Williams and other sopranos of the time period imitated her style, and Willie Mae Thomss Newberry Garth, the group's deep-throated alto, the group had a regular half-hour radio show sponsored by A.G. Gaston, a local businessman and community leader. McNeil (New York: Routledge, 2005); Anthony In 1949, the group recorded for RCA. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 88.5K subscribers The Best Of Dorothy Love Coates And The Original Gospel Harmonettes Audio CD Release Date: April 10, 1991 One of the cornerstones of golden age gospel, this set compiles two. Am I A Soldier24. She took traditional gospel songs and changed them to fit contemporary events. She died on 9 April 2002 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. That year she was the lead singer for what became two of the Caravans biggest hits. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Get Away Jordan7. BlackPast.org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and our EIN is 26-1625373. Dorothy Love Coates, better known by her family name Dorothy Love Coates, was a popular American musician. Do you find this information helpful? Oops, we were unable to send the email. She was featured in the civil-rights film The Long Walk Home (1989) and the film about American slavery Beloved (1998). In 1960, Dorothy Love married Carl Coates who sang bass and played guitar for the Sensational Nightingales. Working at menial jobs, including cleaning the steps of the Birmingham courthouse, she earned $18 a week. HeavenCopyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for \"fair use\" for purposes such here in belong to their respective copyright holders, I do not claim ownership over any as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Dorothy McGriff (Dorothy Love Coates), singer: born Birmingham, Alabama 30 January 1928; twice married (two daughters); died Birmingham 9 April 2002. Lyrics: Dorothy Love Coates Music: Dorothy Love Coates Sung by Donna Godchaux, both with the Jerry Garcia Band and with the Heart Of Gold Band. Along with Coates, the group featured piano player, Evelyn Starks, and featuring Mildred Madison Miller, lead singer and mezzo soprano who's down-home sound came to be a symbol of the group, Odessa Edwards, an alto whose sermonettes created fervor at performances, Vera Conner Kolb, the soprano whose high notes were imitated by other sopranos including Marion Williams and Willie Mae Thomas Newberry Garth, the deep-throated alto. Dorothy Love Coates, a gospel singer whose gruff delivery and blazing theatrics made her one of the giants of the genre, died on Tuesday at a hospital in Birmingham, Ala., where she lived. James Cleveland each recorded (You Cant Hurry God) Hes Right on Time. Andrae Crouch recorded Heaven, and the Blackwood Brothers did Every Day Will Be Sunday., Over the years, Coates rejected efforts by record producers to have her venture into more popular music in the manner of Aretha Franklin. Coates appeared at several gospel festivals as well as the Newport Jazz Festival. (The Birmingham News/Jerry Ayres) BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Who: Singer, composer, civil-rights activist (1928-2002).. Please reset your password. In 1964 she wrote "The Hymn" on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Ninety-Nine And A. The group's singles "I'm Sealed", "Get Away Jordan" and "Ninety Nine and a Half" were very popular. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Learn more about managing a memorial . Why Not17. The Linked Data Service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the Library of Congress. She also spoke out against the Vietnam War and experienced the Newark Riot of 1967. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina 29588 . Make sure that the file is a photo. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). English In 1961, the Harmonettes regrouped with Willie Mae Garth, Mildred Howard, Coates, Coatess younger sister Lillian McGriff, and Cleo Kennedy. Dorothy Love Coates Death: and Cause of Death On April 9, 2002, Dorothy Love Coates died of non-communicable disease. she was one of famous musician with the age 12 years old group. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Try again. She began singing with the Gospel Harmonettes then known as the Gospel Harmoneers in the early 1940s. I Shall Know Him18. The Best of Dorothy Love Coates and the Original Gospel Harmonettes. Coates wrote "(You Can't Hurry God) He's Right on Time" after recovering from pneumonia. Dorothy Love Coates (January 30, 1928 April 9, 2002) was an American gospel singer.[1]. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. She began playing piano in the Evergreen Baptist Church at age 10, then joined her sisters and brother in the McGriff Singers, who had a weekly live radio broadcast on WJLD and the Royal Travelers. Ms. Andrews began her career with two groups in Birmingham, Ala., her hometown: Carters Choral Ensemble and the Original Gospel Harmonettes. Born Dorothy McGriff in Birmingham, Alabama, her early years were hard, (she later described them as "the same old thing"). These Are They16. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Coates rose to stardom in the 1950s as a member of The Original Gospel Harmonettes. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Dorothy Love Coates - Gospel SingerDorothy was the daughter of Lillar McGriff. You Must Be Born Again15. I'm Sealed 8. When the Original Gospel Harmonettes broke up in 1970, she formed the Dorothy Love Coates Singers and worked with her sister, Lillian, and her daughter, Carletta. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Ms. Coates's voice was rough and gravelly, and did not have the range or sweetness of Mahalia Jackson, Marion Williams and other leading gospel singers of her day. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6344903/dorothy-love-coates. Try again later. Resend Activation Email. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Her father, a Minister, left the family when she was six and subsequently divorced her mother. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. This account has been disabled. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. To use this feature, use a newer browser. She then was under contract with Nashboro Records from 1968 until 1974. The group disbanded in 1958 and Dorothy retired from 1959 until 1961. Learn How much net worth Dorothy Love was in this year and how she spend her expenses? (New York: Proscenium Publishers, [1971] 2002), and Dave "She sang with such fervor and sincerity," Hardy . Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? She was married to Carl Coates and Willie Love. This account has been disabled. Dorothy Love Coates - Gospel SingerDorothy was the daughter of Lillar McGriff. Other secular songwriters drew on her songs for inspiration, sometimes simply taking the title, as in the case of Wilson Pickett's wholly different soul tune "99 and a Half Won't Do", and sometimes adapting both lyrics and title, as in the case of the Supremes's hit "You Can't Hurry Love". Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The Caravans: from left, Inez Andrews, Albertina Walker, an unidentified singer, Johneron Davis and Dorothy Norwood. Jesus Laid His Hand On Me12. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. For Ms. Andrews, the message had to be about God, The Chicago Tribune said in 1994. Her minister father left the family when she was six, divorcing her mother thereafter. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Still, she sang at church and came to the attention of the Harmonettes. Date of Birth, Date of Death, Nationality of Dorothy Love Coates (singer) Toggle navigation. They recorded for Andex in 1958 and Vee-Jay Records. There is a problem with your email/password. Dorothy Love McGriffCoates Birth 30 Jan 1928 Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA Death 9 Apr 2002 (aged 74) Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA Burial New Grace Hill Cemetery Birmingham, Jefferson County, Dorothy Love Coates & The Original Gospel Harmonettes Drag images here or select from your computer for Dorothy Love McGriff Coates memorial. When Dorothy Love-Coates died of heart disease on April 9th 2002, America's best selling Christian music magazines, CCM and HM, made no mention of the gospel matriarch's passing. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please reset your password. In 1947, Coates joined the Original Gospel Harmonettes, a well-established, all-female group based in Birmingham. She recorded, both individually and with her group, on Savoy Records, Vee-Jay Records and Columbia Records in the 1960s and made occasional appearances, but no recordings, after 1980. Dorothy had a "raggedy" voice and preacher's fire and could out-sing most of the male hard gospel singers of the era. It includes all of the famous Dorothy Love Coates songs: \"That's Enough,\" with a searing vocal that makes Aretha sound like a poetry reciter; \"99 and a Half,\" the model for Wilson Pickett's secular version; \"Get Away Jordan\" and \"I'm Sealed,\" which kicked off the group's career; \"No Hiding Place,\" a purely fearsome blues; and \"(You Can't Hurry God) He's Right on Time,\" later to become the Supremes' \"You Can't Hurry Love.\" As a writer and performer, Coates expresses complete conviction in the message of the social gospel; she literally believes that her musical ministry has a crucial role in saving souls and the world. Failed to delete memorial. They made their first recording, including "In the Upper Room" and "Move on Up a little Higher", for RCA in 1949 without Dorothy. She also sang ''No Hiding Place'' and ''(You Can't Hurry God) He's Right On Time.''. He's Calling Me2. Please enter your email and password to sign in. By age 10, she was playing piano for her church. Marsh, Dorothy Love Coates, All Music This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them. Lord dont move the mountain/Give me the strength to climb, she sang. Failed to report flower. Where Shall I Be?11. Maybe that omission reflected the American contemporary Christian music scene's scandalous ignorance of the black church roots of much of its music. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Dorothy Coates rejoined them and was acclaimed as an extraordinary and forceful entertainer. Dorothy Love Coates 55fans Top Tracks Playlists Similar Artists Discography Albums Soul Experience 13-01-2017 The Gospel Harmonettes later renamed the Original Gospel Harmonettes had achieved some fame in an early appearance when the National Baptist Convention came to Birmingham in 1940. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Coates died Tuesday in a Birmingham, Ala., hospital of heart disease. Try again later. Dorothy Love Coates & The Original Gospel Harmonettes . Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Thanks for your help! Dorothy Love Coates & the Original Gospel Harmonettes - 99 and a Half Won't Do Phil Pebcak 657 subscribers Subscribe 289 40K views 10 years ago "Coates rose to stardom in the 1950s as a. They had a regular half-hour radio show sponsored by A.G. Gaston, a local businessman and community leader. Documents of Dorothy Ann Davison (born Coates) Dorothy Davison in 1891 England & Wales Census Dorothy Davison was born circa 1868, at birth place. Forego a bottle of soda and donate its cost to us for the information you just learned, and feel good about helping to make it available to everyone. She regarded jail as a honour. edited by W.K. They toured the country performing songs like Its in My Heart and her composition (Lord I Wonder) What Will Tomorrow Bring? But by 1967 she was touring as a soloist, and in 1973 she recorded her biggest hit, Lord Dont Move the Mountain.. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Bill Carpenter, Dorothy Love Coates, Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia Search above to list available cemeteries. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Every Day Will Be Sunday (By And By)19. Dorothy began playing piano in the Baptist Church at age ten, then joined her sisters and brother in the McGriff Singers several years later. based on information from your browser. That marriage soon ended, but her second, to Carl Coates of the Sensational Nightingales, lasted until his death in 1999. The group toured throughout the South, Midwest, and East, as well as the Bahamas. There was an error deleting this problem. From a seductive, bluesy sound often singing behind the beat Ms. Andrews could burst into an impassioned, raspy cry. Ms. Andrewss second husband, Richard Gibbs Sr., died in 1964; her third husband, Wendell Edingburg, died in 2006. Dorothy M Coates Dorothy Coates (1915 - 2002 . You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. She also had a subtle but substantial role in the civil rights movement. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Dorothy Love Coates, Singer Of Gospel Music, Dies at 74", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dorothy_Love_Coates&oldid=1095765274, 20th-century African-American women singers, Articles needing additional references from September 2014, All articles needing additional references, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 30 June 2022, at 07:04. They recorded their first sides for Specialty Records, "I'm Sealed" and "Get Away Jordan" in 1951. Her recording of "No Hiding Place" can be heard in the 1990 film Ghost. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Dorothy Love McGriff Coates I found on Findagrave.com. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Ninety-Nine And A Half10. You Must Be Born Again15. GREAT NEWS! Heilbut, I Wont Let Go of My Faith: Dorothy Love Coates, The Gospel Sound: Good News and Bad Times When I Reach My Heavenly Home6. On weekends I sang for the people,'' she told Mr. Heilbut in his 1971 book, ''The Gospel Sound: Good News and Bad Times. That's Enough9. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Oops, something didn't work. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Year should not be greater than current year. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. By the time they divorced, when she was 18, she was the mother of two daughters. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and much more. That's Enough9. Many of her songs openly criticized racial discrimination and segregation. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Anyone can read what you share. lotta times that I didn't have a dime And i didn't cry to nobody but my Lord He heard my plea and came to see about me cause he's one thing I can afford So if you push me down he'll pick me up And he'll stick by me when . The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. ''On weekdays I worked for the white man. Jesus Knows It All14. She was one of gospel's great performers, regularly stirring crowds into a frenzy with her intense vocalizations and animated physical style. Ms. Andrews came to national attention in 1958 with the Caravans, the Chicago gospel group led by Albertina Walker that also nurtured such stars as Shirley Caesar, the Rev. Dorothy Love Coates: albums, songs, playlists | Listen on Deezer Sign up for Deezer for free and listen to Dorothy Love Coates: discography, top tracks and playlists. I'm Sealed8. Dorothy passed away of cause of death on month day 1941, at age 74 at death place. A system error has occurred. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in, Extra 20% off selected fashion and sportswear at Very, Up to 20% off & extra perks with Booking.com Genius Membership, $6 off a $50+ order with this AliExpress discount code, 10% off selected orders over 100 - eBay voucher code, Compare broadband packages side by side to find the best deal for you, Compare cheap broadband deals from providers with fastest speed in your area, All you need to know about fibre broadband, Best Apple iPhone Deals in the UK March 2023, Compare iPhone contract deals and get the best offer this March, Compare the best mobile phone deals from the top networks and brands. This is a carousel with slides. She died on April 9, 2002 in Birmingham. Her second marriage, to Carl Coates, a gospel music business manager, lasted 40 years until his death in the late 1990s. No Hiding Place5. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Add to your scrapbook. Coates was just as plainspoken when criticizing the exploitative treatment that she and other gospel singers received from gospel promoters, both white and black. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Please try again later. Among its hits were ''You Must Be Born Again'' and ''That's Enough'' on the Specialty label, ''I Won't Let Go of My Faith'' on the Nashboro label and ''You've Been Good to Me'' on VeeJay. She appeared in the films "The Long Walk Home" (1990) and "Beloved"(1998). Subjects: African American History, People Terms: He's Calling Me2. The Birmingham January 30, 1928-born musician expert was arguably the worlds most influential Dorothy Love Coates was expert, with a wide-ranging social media outreach. The Best Of Dorothy Love Coates And The Original Gospel HarmonettesAudio CD Release Date: April 10, 1991One of the cornerstones of golden age gospel, this set compiles two vinyl discs originally compiled by Barret Hansen (Dr. Demento). If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Track Listing: 1. Dorothy Love Coates (January 30, 1928 - April 9, 2002) was an American gospel singer. Led by Evelyn Starks, an amazing pianist whose style of playing was much imitated, and featuring Mildred Madison Miller, a mezzo soprano who had a down-home sound that came to be a symbol of the group, singing as its lead singer. They recorded for Andex in 1958 and Vee-Jay Records. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. She quit school to work in Birmingham in the 1940's, scrubbing floors and. Jerry Garcia Band recorded her "I'll Be with Thee" on Cats Under the Stars, and performed "Strange Man" in concert. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Her father, a coal miner, was often out of work during the Depression. her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Two years later the group began recording for Specialty Records and by 1959 had begun recording for Savoy. After 1980, she made occasional appearances but did not record again. She was an actress, known for Ghost (1990), Beloved (1998) and The Long Walk Home (1990). She joined the Gospel Harmonettes (later renamed the Original Gospel Harmonettes) in 1949. Try again. Coates rose to stardom in the 1950s as a member of The Original Gospel Harmonettes. (You Can't Hurry God) He's Right On Time13. ; a brother, Fred McGriff of Newark; a sister, Naomi Chambers of Plainfield, N.J.; and two granddaughters. She. Her minister father, Lillar McGriff, moved to the North when Coates was six, and her parents soon divorced. Even in songs of rejoicing, her voice has a somber undertone, Jon Pareles wrote in The New York Times in 1990, and when she takes on supplicating songs like the midtempo Lord Ive Tried or the glacial minor-key blues of Stand by Me both of which rise, verse by verse, to a near-scream Ms. Andrews can sound desperate, on the verge of hysteria. One Morning Soon3. Please enter your email and password to sign in. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. But she steadfastly refused to betray her calling by singing blues, jazz or any other secular idiom. Day of Death 2002-04-09 (74 years old) Place of Birth Birmingham, Michigan, U.S. Also Known As-Login to edit. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Dorothy Love Coates was born on 30 January 1928 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Dorothy Love McGriff Coates I found on Findagrave.com. In 2002 she was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. By the age of 10, Coates had begun playing piano at Evergreen Baptist Church in Birmingham. She started the Dorothy Love Coates Singers and signed with Savoy Records from 1978 until 1980. These Are They16. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Dorothy quit school to work "all the standard Negro jobs" available in Birmingham in the 1940s: scrubbing floors and working behind the counter in laundries and dry cleaners. The cover art and Hansen's rudimentary notes, unchanged since the late '60s when the LPs came out, could use an update, but those are minor flaws next to music of such great emotional power and lyric intelligence.Track Listing:1. Get Away Jordan7. She left school after the tenth grade to help support her family as a maid and a clerk. Her first marriage, to Willie Love of the Fairfield Four, ended in divorce. She quit school to work in Birmingham in the 1940's, scrubbing floors and working behind the counter in laundries and dry cleaners. Dorothy McGriff (Dorothy Love Coates), singer: born Birmingham, Alabama 30 January 1928; twice married (two daughters); died Birmingham 9 April 2002. Dorothy Love Coates - Gospel Singer Dorothy was the daughter of Lillar McGriff. 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