"I grew up in a really competitive church - there were like nine drummers waiting to play! It's the survival of the fittest. Who has studied their craft enough to be the one that gets the first call?"

Marvin McQuitty was a true talent who made an indelible impact on music. He was considered by many to have been a major driving force in the Urban Praise and Worship movement. With a style that combined in-the-pocket grooves with subtle, expressive ornamentation, he will always be ranked alongside the drum legends of yesterday and today. Hudson Music compiled the following tribute video of Marvin:

A memorial service for Marvin McQuitty will be held Monday, September 17 at 11 am at Grace Church of Humble in Humble, Texas.

There will also be a 'Celebration of Life' service held in Marvin's hometown of Detroit, Michigan on September 19 at 11am at Straight Gate International Church.

In lieu of flowers and other gifts the McQuitty Family is requesting that donations be made in honor of Marvin to support his daughter's college education. To make a donation via any major credit card or Paypal, login in to any one of the following sites: www.marvinmcquitty.com or www.newbreedmusic.com.