The Percy Bady Experience

Percy Bady is one of the most famous names you may never have heard of. But his influence is all over modern gospel music. After over twenty years of behind the scenes playing, songwriting, producing and arranging, Percy has come to the front with his debut release from Gospo Centric records.

Percy wrote and co-wrote all ten songs on the project. "Medley: Songs That Brought Us Through" is an arrangement of six of the most memorable of Percy’s songs performed by great artist including Be Be and Ce Ce, Rev. Milton Brunson and Thompson Community Singers and Howard Smith. "You Ought To Been There", performed by the Soul Seekers is a track demonstrating what quartet vocals can do with a funky groove sound. It’s contemporary sounding, but it grabs you and you have to hold on to it. "Gone but Not Forgotten" is a moving ballad to minister to the grieving heart. Marvin Sapp, Donald Alford and Darryl Hines are special guest on the jazzy "MMM Good", while guest Ray Bady (brother) and DJ Rogers provide special R&B touch on "It Was Love".

Percy was born and raised in Chicago. His father was a preacher and his mother taught Sunday School. But Percy was born with a God-given talent, and started playing piano at three years old. He studied music at Chicago High School and became integrally involved in its choir.

One day while performing as a guest musician at a friend’s church, he was heard by Reverend Milton Brunson, and was asked to play for his church choir. He remained there for 15 years, and the rest is history.

Among Percy’s credits are the keyboard and choral arrangements on R. Kelley’s hit, I Believe I Can Fly". During the mid 90’s, Percy was one of the most sought after music directors and producers, and started his own company entitled, "Bad Bady Productions". He added his touch to such artist as Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams and Fred Hammond.

After many years of giving to others, the spotlight has moved to Percy. He has come to the forefront with a convicting gospel sound that will surely grasp the heart of both secular and church-goers everywhere.