Reverend Oscar Eason Hayes (October 12, 1967 – January 19, 2015), was an American gospel musician and leader of The Abundant Life Fellowship Chorale. He started his music career, in 1991, with the release of Got 2 Tell It by Tyscot Records. His second album, Simply Determined, was released in 1993 by Tyscot Records, and this was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart. The third release, Choir Music, Vol. 1: Live in New Orleans, came out in 2001 from Sound of Gospel and this placed on the aforementioned chart.

Oscar Hayes
Birth nameOscar Eason Hayes
Also known asReverend Oscar Hayes
Born(1967-10-12)October 12, 1967
Detroit, Michigan
DiedJanuary 19, 2015(2015-01-19) (aged 47)
Detroit, Michigan
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
Years active1991–2015
Labels
Formerly ofThe Abundant Life Fellowship Chorale

Early life

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Reverend Hayes was born on October 12, 1967, in Detroit, Michigan, as Oscar Eason Hayes,[1] whose mother June Hayes, resided in the Northern part of the city, and this caused Hayes to be exposed to a myriad of societal ills.[2] Rev. Hayes graduated from William Tyndale Christian College with his bachelor's degree, while he was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at A.P. Clay Christian Seminary he graduated with his Master's and Th.D.[2]

Music career

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He began his music recording career in 1991, with the release of Got 2 Tell It on November 26, 1991, by Tyscot Records.[3] His second album, Simply Determined, was released by Tyscot Records on July 26, 1993,[3] and it was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart at No. 27.[4] The third album, Choir Music, Vol. 1: Live in New Orleans, was released on July 31, 2001, by Sound of Gospel,[3] and it placed on the aforementioned chart at No. 19.[4]

Personal life

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Reverend Hayes was married Erica Hayes, at the time of his death on January 19, 2015, and he was the pastor at Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church. Most importantly he was a father of 3 children Rickey, Omnee and Oscar Jr, and a grandfather of 5. He had a host of family he created and loved.[5]

Discography

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[4]
US
Gos
Got 2 Tell It
Simply Determined 27
Choir Music, Vol. 1: Live in New Orleans 19

References

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  1. ^ Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: HAYES OSCAR EASON". Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on April 11, 2015. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Marovich, Bob. "Detroit Mourns Death of Pastor Oscar Hayes; Homegoing Service Details". Journal of Gospel Music. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c AllMusic. "Oscar Hayes : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 11, 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ a b c Billboard. "Oscar Hayes : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  5. ^ Myles, Randi (January 23, 2015). "Home-going Service Details for Pastor Oscar Hayes". Praise 102.7. Retrieved April 11, 2015.