UGA Gospel Storm

Fredrick Murchison aka "Bj"

 

Mz. Koko Bowden of UGA Gospel Storm does a special written interview on anointed musician and singer 33 year old Fredrick Murchison aka “Bj”, on the bass. He is one of the most talented gospel musicians in the North Carolina area.

 

Mz. Koko: My guest today is an anointed professional musician who has played for many well-known gospel groups near and far. He is one of the lead bass players for the Stellar Award Winning quartet gospel group the Christian Angels of Raleigh NC and Willis Pittman & The Burden Lifters of Richmond VA. I had the pleasure of meeting him in Ellerbe NC back in Oct. 2013. This is where I first realized that he was not only a professional musician but he was an anointed musician. Since then I have heard him play at different events throughout the Sanford and Durham NC area. It gives me great pleasure to introduce the most humbled, funny, and gifted man of God;  none other than Mr. Fredrick Murchison Aka “BJ”.
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           Mz. Koko: I usually have my guest introduce themselves. But this time it is different because we are not on the air and this is a written interview. As I read the replies to the Facebook flyer about the release of this interview I saw a post written by Bj’s mother, Pasty Murchison. I felt like what better way to be introduced than by your mother.  Someone who has known him since birth. This is what she posted about her son.

Pasty Murchison: Thank You for choosing BJ interview. He deserves to be recognized for his continue dedication to our community. Bj is usually playing for almost every funeral, wedding, or musical program in this area. I've seen him go out so sick until he cannot talk. There were a times when he had trouble with his foot but nobody knew because he put that shoe on and went. As a mother I'm constantly reminding him to take care of his self. But I'm so glad that God watches over him. I've never had to worry that he was somewhere drunk or on drugs, never had to pick him up from a night club or party but. I have showed up at a church and made him come home ( on a school night) and stayed up at night calling trying to make sure he gets home from a program. Praying that God continues to use him!!!

Mz. Koko: What an awesome introduction given by his mother and the love that she expresses throughout the post is priceless. First of all I want to say Thank you ‘Bj” for taking the time to allow me to interview you on “Whoose Who” interviews. I have seen you play at different events in the gospel field; and it is rare …very rare to find humbled musicians who are truly dedicated not only to their gift but too God. And after reading your mom’s post on Facebook it is obvious that you are definitely a minister of music and loved by many. Over 1,597 people took the time to view the post about your interview; that alone speaks volumes about your character and dedication to your community and the music industry. I am so jealous by the way because I do not even get that kind of views (Jokingly laughing). That is the exact reason why we saw fit to do this interview. To recognize the good works of our brothers who don’t usually get recognized.  How did you get started in music?

Bj: My dad started me out playing on the drums and bass guitar at the age of 6. My dad got us playing. My daughter and I. He wanted a boy that plays. That boy was me. Now he say’s boy you play too much. (Lol)

Mz. Koko:  That is too funny. Basically you grew up with music in the house. Was it hard learning how to play at such a young age?.

Bj: Yes. I did grow up with music. My dad plays lead bass guitar; my brother Patrick drums; and my sister Lodora plays the piano. No, it was not hard learning. 

 

Mz. Koko Bowden: What is one of your favorite childhood memories?

 

Bj: I really want to recognize my dad. If it was not for him I wouldn’t be where I am today. {Recalling memories}He use to come home from work and I would hear him. I would run and get my bass and start trying to play. He would be outside listening; then he would come inside and show me what I was missing. He would say I was almost right.

 

Mz. Koko: What a great memory and blessed relationship that is to have with your father.  That is a real genuine father and son love. Love is kind and has patience; I can see that you and your father truly do have a bond. Parents these days are not willing to take the time to show their children anything let alone show them the right way. And it’s amazing and a blessing to see that you guys are still playing together years later. That's all God for real.  

 

Bj: Yes. He would say let me show you what you’re missing .Then he would grab his lead guitar and we start playing and singing.

 

Mz. Koko: That is just awesome and that just reminded of the picture that was sent in by your sister for the promo of you, your dad and daughter. It shows just how generational the anointing can be and passed on one to another. I know you are a proud dad right about now. You do not find too many young girls wanting to play a bass guitar. How does that make you  feel seeing your daughter follow in your footsteps?  

 

Bj: It makes me feel good. I’m proud of her. I thank my dad. He is training her up just like he did me. We are proud of her. It’s just a blessing from God.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

Mz. Koko: How many children do you have?

Bj: I have 3 children and 3 stepchildren. Kiyah, Keyona, Zachais, Carlos, Ej, and Enrique. I can’t leave my boys out.  

 

 Mz. Koko: That’s a blessing to have a big family and we thank God for you and your family. Now that we know a little bit about you and your family let’s get into your career as a professional musician and background singer. What was the name of the first group and church that you started playing for?