Chicago Gospel Music Heritage Museum

01/06/2024

Celebration of Life - Rev. Dr. Stanley Keeble ♥️

01/04/2024

For those who can't make the service for Rev. Dr. Keeble on Saturday, there will be a visitation on Friday, January 5 from 4-6pm at Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted Street.

The service on Saturday morning will also be livestreamed on the Chicago Gospel Music Heritage Museum page.

12/30/2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Founder & CEO, Rev. Dr. Stanley Keeble. Dr. Keeble transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Join us as we celebrate his remarkable life on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

To everyone who loved Rev. Dr. Keeble and appreciated his invaluable contributions to the genre of gospel music, and those who have reached out to express condolences, we thank you and will forever be grateful for your kindness, prayers and your tremendous love for Dr. Keeble. May God bless each of you richly and continue to keep you in His care!

03/08/2022

The Chicago Gospel Music Heritage Museum would like to wish our Founder & Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Stanley Keeble, a very Happy, Blessed 85th Birthday! Thank you for your tireless efforts to preserve Chicago's rich gospel music legacy. May your day be filled with peace, love, warmth and of course, great Gospel music! We Love You!

Join us in wishing Rev. Dr. Keeble a Happy 85th Birthday! If you'd like to be a blessing to Dr. Keeble and the Museum today: CashApp: $RevDrStanleyKeeble

08/02/2021

03/08/2021

The Chicago Gospel Music Heritage Museum would like to wish our Founder & Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Stanley Keeble, a very Happy, Blessed 84th Birthday! Thank you for your tireless efforts to preserve Chicago's rich gospel music legacy. May your day be filled with peace, love, warmth and of course, great Gospel music! We Love You!

Join us in wishing Rev. Dr. Keeble a Happy Birthday! If you'd like to be a blessing to Dr. Keeble and the Museum today: CashApp: $StanleyKeeble

02/13/2021

Today, we remember the great pianist, composer, singer and music publishing entrepreneur Roberta Evelyn Martin, who would have turned 114 today. Born February 12, 1907, she is considered to be one of the Chicago Gospel music pioneers who helped lay the foundation for modern Gospel music with her extensive catalog of songs and recordings. The Roberta Martin Singers gave Gospel its ensemble sound with Roberta's innovative arrangements. One of Gospel music's most influential voices, Roberta Martin's memory lives on in her timeless recordings, like "God Specializes," "Try Jesus, He Satisfies" and "Only A Look," among many, many others.

03/12/2020

Rev. Dr. Stanley Keeble and the entire Board and Staff of the Chicago Gospel Music Heritage Museum honor the life and legacy of our beloved sister, Billie Barrett GreenBey, who transitioned from labor to reward on February 28, 2020. Billie was a legend in Chicago gospel music as the soaring alto of the world-renowned Barrett Sisters, as well as an anointed soloist in her own right. She will forever remain in the hearts of every gospel music lover in Chicago and abroad! Prayers and condolences to her sister Rodessa Barrett Porter, as well as her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and fans around the globe.

Arrangements are as follows:
Thursday, March 12, 7PM | Musical Tribute Concert @ Lilydale Progressive M.B. Church, 10706 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Friday, March 13 | 11AM Visitation and 12PM Celebration Services @ Trinity United Church of Christ, 400 W. 95th St., Chicago, IL

03/09/2020

The Chicago Gospel Music Heritage Museum would like to wish our Founder/Director, Rev. Dr. Stanley Keeble, a very Happy, Blessed 83rd Birthday! Thank you for your tireless efforts to preserve Chicago's rich gospel music legacy. May your day be filled with peace, love, warmth and of course, great Gospel music! We Love You!

Join us in wishing Rev. Dr. Keeble a Happy Birthday! If you'd like to be a blessing to Dr. Keeble and the Museum today: CashApp: $StanleyKeeble

12/05/2019

Rev. Dr. Stanley Keeble and the entire Board and Staff of the Chicago Gospel Music Heritage Museum honor the life and legacy of our Board Chairman, Rev. Dr. Clay Evans, who transitioned from labor to reward on November 27, 2019. Rev. Dr. Evans was an integral part of the Museum's governing body who wholeheartedly supported its founder Rev. Dr. Keeble in the quest to bring this museum into fruition. He was also a legend in Chicago gospel music, as well as an anointed pastor, preacher and prognosticator of the Gospel. He will forever live in our hearts and his spirit will forever reside in every fiber of the Chicago Gospel Music Heritage Museum! Prayers and condolences to his lifelong companion Mrs. Lutha Mae Evans, as well as his children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, the flock at Fellowship, and our Director Rev. Dr. Keeble, who is a beloved Son of Rev. Dr. Evans. May God comfort each of your hearts as He welcomes His beloved Son home!

10/28/2019

Thank you to everyone who came out this past Saturday to our Open House and Birthday Celebration Musical in honor of Mahalia Jackson. It was great to see and meet so many of you who love and appreciate Chicago's rich contributions to the history and genre of Gospel Music! If you attended and took photos or video, please post them here on our page or tag us in your posts! We appreciate you!

10/26/2019

10/26/2019

Our open house is going on right now! Just a few of the Museum's photos and artifacts that are on display today. Come see and touch history! You still have time to make it for our musical celebration in honor of Mahalia Jackson's birthday today. Musical starts at 6pm!

03/08/2019

The Chicago Gospel Music Heritage Museum would like to wish our Founder/Director, Rev. Dr. Stanley Keeble, a very Happy, Blessed 82nd Birthday! Thank you for your tireless efforts to preserve Chicago's rich gospel music legacy. May your day be filled with peace, love, warmth and of course, great Gospel music! We Love You!

Join us in wishing Rev. Dr. Keeble a Happy Birthday! If you'd like to be a blessing to Dr. Keeble and the Museum today: CashApp: $StanleyKeeble

07/21/2018

Rev. Dr. Stanley Keeble, the Board and Staff of the Chicago Gospel Music Heritage Museum would appreciate your help in this effort!

Gospel Music is not just music that sounds good....it's music with a life-changing Message, a message that reaches beyond your ears, deep into your soul, encouraging you to hold on, keep going, and be thankful in the process. Gospel Music has touched the hearts of listeners for decades, and as it...

10/07/2017