Origin of Sacred Steel Conventions
Marcus Jerome Hardy of Crescent City, Florida is the father and originator of the first official Sacred Steel Convention in March of 2000.
His mission was to gather sacred steel players from the Keith dominion churches to share their love for God while showcasing their musical gifts with each other on one venue.
Since Marcus Hardy began the first Sacred Steel Convention in 2000, others have been inspired to follow in his giant foot steps all across the country.
Alvin Lee of Kissimmee, Florida, Shane McCormick of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Deacon Richard and Felecia Lett of Monroeville, Alabama, Kashiah and Jewell Hunter of Atlanta, Georgia, and Del and Kelli Grace of Toledo, Ohio.
Marcus & Kimyetta Hardy
Alvin Lee
Shane McCormick
Richard & Felecia Lett
Kashia & Jewell Hunter
Del Ray & Kelli Grace
FAQS
What is Sacred Steel?
Sacred Steel is an African-American gospel tradition that features the steel guitar in religious services. It originated in Pentecostal churches in the 1930s
Where did Sacred Steel originate?
It developed in the Church of the Living God, particularly in the Keith and Jewell Dominions.
How did Sacred Steel gain popularity?
Sacred Steel gained wider recognition through performances by artists like Robert Randolph, Calvin Cooke, Aubrey Ghent and the Campbell Brothers, who brought the genre to international fame.
God Bless Sacred Steel!
