***The Original Commissioned (first 6 albums): Karl Reid, Mitchell Jones, Keith Staten, Fred Hammond, Michael Brooks, Michael Williams***The Commissioned 7 on Number 7: Karl Reid, Mitchell Jones, Marvin Sapp, Fred Hammond, Eddie Howard, Jr., Maxx Frank, Michael Williams***Matters of the Heart Commissioned:Karl Reid, Mitchell Jones, Marvin Sapp, Fred Hammond, Maxx Frank, Michael Williams***The Irreplaceable Commissioned: Karl Reid, Mitchell Jones, Marvin Sapp, Montrel Darrett, Maxx Frank***The "Commmissioned of the New Millenium" (Time & Seasons): Karl Reid, Mitchell Jones, Marcus Cole, Chris Poole***The Reunion Commissioned: Karl Reid, Mitchell Jones, Keith Staten, Marvin Sapp, Marcus Cole, Fred Hammond, Michael Williams***The group that we know as Commissioned began with six original members: Michael Brooks (keyboards), Fred Hammond (bass guitar, lead and background vocals) Mitchell Jones (lead and background vocals), Karl Reid (lead and background vocals), Keith Staten, and Michael Williams (drums). Together, this "Original" Commissioned recorded six albums in total.
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An urban Black gospel band with crossover appeal. In concert they are an extremely evangelistic group who put on such a dramatic show that the altars are routinely packed with repenters following their performances. Members Fred Hammond, Keith Staten, Michael Brooks and Marvin Sapp have all done solo projects as well. They spent most of the 90's pursuing those careers, but found themselves back together in 2001 for a reunion tour and accompanying album. ~ Bil Carpenter, All Music Guide
My family and I have been listening to commissioned since the first song ever came out,your music has been a blessing to all of us, we love all of you!!!Thank you for your inspiring voices, Cook Family
THANKS FOR THE ADD! Your music has inspired and been a blessing to me and my family down through the years. Thank you and keep singing to the Glory of God:D
Ok, uh, can we get a petition going for a Commissioned Reunion - Part II - FINALE! We need some more songs on DVD. For instance: Unworthy, Go Tell Somebody, Love Isn’t Love, Victory, Strange Land, Only What You Do For Christ Will Last, Lord Jesus Help Me, If My People, No More Loneliness, He Set Me Free, Let Me Tell It, I Am Here, Second Chance, King of Glory (yep, do it AGAIN), I Love Thinking of U, Victory, Love Is The Way, You Can Always Come Home, Stand, Dare To Believe, Draw Me Nearer, We Shall Behold Him, Dominion, Crucified With Christ, Let’s not Crucify Him Again, Till My Change Comes ... OMG - I'M LEARNING?! Come on guys, one more TIME, PLEASE!
#1 FAN I was there when you performed at the Hart Plaza in Detroit! When you were known as the little Winans. You were and will always be the best contemporary gospel group ever.
Shalom bruthas!! This is indeed an honor for me. thanks so much for allowing me to be a friend. I remember back in the day checkin' you cats out in the 80's killin' it!! great musicians and music. One Love.
"I have tried and I cannot find either in scripture or history, a strong-willed individual whom God used greatly until He allowed them to be hurt deeply." -Charles Swindoll
