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Atlanta Mourns Music Legend Peabo Bryson
22 Jun
Summary
- Peabo Bryson's homegoing service was held at Antioch Baptist Church North in Atlanta.
- The Grammy Award-winning singer died on June 2nd at the age of 75.
- New music from Peabo Bryson is expected to be released soon.
Grammy Award-winning singer Peabo Bryson was honored at an emotional homegoing service on Monday at Antioch Baptist Church North in Atlanta. Bryson, who was born in Greenville, South Carolina, had made Atlanta his home for many years and was remembered as a proud son of the South. The service was attended by family, friends, and dignitaries from across the country, including former Atlanta mayors Andrew Young, Bill Campbell, and Shirley Franklin.
Musical tributes were performed by Grammy Award-winning artists Regina Belle, Ruben Studdard, and Bebe Winans. Tributes also came from those who knew Bryson beyond his singing career. His wife, Tanya Bryson, remembered him as her best friend and rock, while his son Kitt also shared heartfelt memories. Bryson passed away on June 2nd at the age of 75 following a stroke. A friend at the service mentioned that Bryson had recently recorded new music, which is expected to be released soon.
