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Charles Nicks
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| Birth name | Charles Hercules Nicks |
| Also known as | Rev. Charles H. Nicks, Jr. |
| Born | July 18, 1941 Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Died | July 28, 1988 (aged 47) Detroit, Michigan |
| Genres | Gospel, traditional black gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1985–1993 |
| Labels | Sound of Gospel |
| Associated acts | The St. James Adult Choir |
Charles Hercules Nicks, Jr. (born July 18, 1941 – died July 28, 1988) was an American gospel musician. He was also a pastor, organist, and accompanist at St. James Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Rev. Nicks released his first music project in 1985. It was called Come Unto Jesus and was released by Sound of Gospel. He released several albums during his lifetime. Other albums were released after he passed away. Many of his albums appeared on the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart. These albums included Free Spirit, Free Spirit Vol 2, St. Louis & East St. Louis Chapter of GMWA, and The Unforgettable Years.
About Charles Nicks
Charles Nicks was born on July 18, 1941. His birthplace was Lincoln, Nebraska. His father, Charles Hercules Nicks, Sr., was a Baptist preacher. His mother, Alliece Mahala Nicks, was a pianist. They named him after his father.
His mother greatly influenced his early musical journey. She inspired him to learn to play the organ. He worked hard to master the instrument. By age 16, he became the organist at his father's church. Later, Rev. Charles H. Nicks, Jr. became the pastor of St. James Missionary Baptist Church. He served there from 1972 to 1988.
His Family Life
Charles Nicks was married to Lucille Monroe. He passed away in Detroit, Michigan. He had a sister named Beverley Nicks. She lives in Los Angeles, California.
His Music Career
Charles Nicks began his music career in 1985. His first album, Come Unto Jesus, was released by Sound of Gospel. This album reached No. 9 on the Billboard magazine Top Gospel Albums chart.
He released four more albums that also made it onto this chart. Some were released while he was alive, and others came out after his death.
- In 1986, Free Spirit reached No. 6.
- In 1988, Free Spirit Vol 2 climbed to No. 3.
- In 1989, St. Louis & East St. Louis Chapter of GMWA reached No. 22.
- In 1993, The Unforgettable Years also reached No. 22.
His Albums
Here is a list of some of Charles Nicks' studio albums. It shows how well they did on the music charts.
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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| Come Unto Jesus |
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9 |
| Free Spirit |
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6 |
| Free Spirit Vol 2 |
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3 |
| St. Louis & East St. Louis Chapter of GMWA |
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22 |
| The Unforgettable Years |
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22 |
