 Randy Brooks has been involved in the
ministerial and entertainment industries since the age of
12. His professional career began at the age of 14
as pianist and vocalist for popular gospel groups in the
Southwestern United States. This led to his live
and recorded performances with many highly acclaimed
performing groups. This includes playing the piano
for the internationally famous gospel group J.D. Sumner
and the Stamps Quartet.In 1971 Randy and his brother Bill formed The Brooks Brothers Band. To date, having surrounded themselves with a group of award-winning musicians and producers, they have recorded 25 albums containing three “Top 40” hits in country and gospel music. Many who are now top names in the Nashville music industry were formerly associated with The Brooks Brothers Band during the early years of their careers. Randy served as Music Director on 58 episodes of the award-winning television series “Country Crossroads”. Along with his brother, Randy co-produced over 700 live events for American Airlines worldwide. Along with The Brooks Brothers Band, Randy was voted “Entertainer of the Year” in the State of Texas six years in a row. In 1989 Randy was cast in the role of “Jesus” in award winning musical The Promise. Since that time Randy has played that role in over 4,000 performances worldwide including Russia and Korea. He originated this role in the production during 7 years at the Texas Amphitheater in Glen Rose, Texas and followed that by performing for 6 years in Branson, Missouri. Randy still performs the role of “Jesus” in special presentations of a newly produced musical on the life of Jesus called “His Life”. As a veteran performer, Randy Brooks combines his life experiences with dedication to human values while presenting a compassionate Jesus that is rarely captured on stage. In 1996 Randy was voted “Best New Artist of the Year” for his role as “Jesus” in Branson, Missouri. In 1997, he earned the title of “Male Vocalist of the Year”, and in 1998 he was named “Male Entertainer of the Year” in the Branson Music Awards. 1999 saw a repeat of the “Male Entertainer of the Year” title. Currently, Randy Brooks is the Executive Director of the musical “His Life” in New York City to sold-out audiences twice each year for the past 5 years |