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Melvin Childs
(drummer, Vocal)
     
Melvin Childs was born and raised in Daytona Beach, Florida, to the parents of Pastor Luke and Mrs. Christine Childs. His interest in music started at the age of eight when he was given his first set of drums, which he played any and everywhere. His mother was his greatest fan. As he grew older, he began to play drums for local gospel groups.

As a young teen, he played with many different groups, enabling him to gain rich experience. By then, he had become locally a very popular young drummer. “I remember one day while on my way to practice, I heard music coming from a garage. As I listened, I noticed that there was something missing – a DRUMMER!”




At that time, he began to play with his first real local R&B group called “Kream Smooth.” He began singing background in the group, but the group was so impressed with his voice that they encouraged him to sing lead. Utilizing both his singing and drummer talents, Melvin traveled with the group throughout south Florida.

By the time he was 25, he played with a variety of bands including R&B, blues, and jazz. He also played with the blues band called “Soul DeForce” on tours such as the one at PLeasure Island in Disney World (Orlando, Florida). When popular groups such as The Drifters came to Daytona Beach, they would always request Melvin Childs.

In 1994, Melvin moved to Atlanta, Georgia. In 1995, he had the opportunity to work with BeBe & CeCe Winans. Finally, Melvin went solo and began writing and producing his own music.

He produced his first single CD in the Hearts of Gold Recording Studios entitled “Let Me Love You Down,” an electrifying piece that’s spiced with smooth harmony. It is followed up with a very focused jam called “I Wanna Get With You,” a funky dance track.

Childs signed a one-year contract with Sharp Records/Sharper Brothers, Inc., a local private label company. In March of 2000, he met with a studio production company, “Rob the Mik Studios,” and recorded another single called “Sticky Situation,” an uptempo, hot song in hiphop style.

While secular music helped pay the bills, Melvin deeply-held personal beliefs and found even greater expression in Gospel Music, Melvin Childs has given his life and talents to the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. An active Member at Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta Georgia he is currently “the drummer” for the Anointed Gospel Group, “William Clayton and the Redeems”. Melvin believes that Gospel Music tells you about what God can do, and it tells you the good news of Jesus Christ specifically.