"FULLY COMMITTED"
Gospel Recording Artists
"FULLY COMMITTED" Vocals
"TONY STRONG"
(Lead Vocal)
Original Member
1991
"ERSKIN BUTLER"
(Baritone)
Original Member
1991
Tony began singing gospel at the early age of three - in the Children's Choir, the Young Adult Choir, and the Inspirational Choir - all at the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA., the Rev William Sullivan Sr., Pastor.
Tony also sang lead vocal for the Scott's International Chorus at the New Bethlehem Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pa., the Rev Scott Jones, Pastor.
Tony formed a gospel group called Heavenly Joy, and was also instrumental in forming a male chorus at his own church.
Tony is a multi-talented individual which include R&B vocals and/or choreographer for such groups as "The Perfections", "Blue Magic", "The Intrigues", "Taylor Made", "The Ebonys", former Motown recording artists "Ron Thorpe & The Hearts of Stone".
Tony is also lead vocal for "The Phillies Intruders"- in honor of one of his favorite singers - Philadelphia's own, the late great "Little Sonny" of The Intruders.
Still - Tony's roots are with gospel singing, and in the early part of 1991 - while he was auditioning for an R&B position - Tony was approached by Michael G (one of our founders) and asked if he would consider singing for the Lord, and Tony replied that singing gospel is really what he wanted to do.
Tony was then introduced to Bro Erskin, and soon after - the Lord sent George and - Glory to GOD, "Fully Committed" was born.
Michael G left the group later in 1992, but we are still
"Fully Committed" to singing the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
Favorite Gospel Artists: "The Sensational Nightingales".
Tony Strong: Lead & Background Vocals, Vocal Arranger, Choreographer & Fashion Designer.
An Original Member of "Fully Committed" Gospel Recording Artists - Philadelphia, PA
Erskin come from a family of singers - his father on the Male Chorus, mother on the Senior Mass Choir, sister on the Young Adult Choir, and Erskin - age six - on the Heavenly Charms Choir - all at Enon Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA., Reverend W.E. Cook, DD, Pastor.
Erskin learned harmony from his older brother who was a member of a local do-wop group who recorded their own original 45 record in the early 60's, making Erskin the second recording artist in the family.
Erskin was raised in the church, studied the Scriptures and received his calling to the ministry at an early age and delivered his trial sermon at Faith & Deliverance C.O.G.I.C of Philadelphia, PA., under Evangelist Evelyn Gassette-Bunton, Th, DD, Pastor.
Erskin then began preaching in the streets of Philadelphia, PA. With a bullhorn in one hand and the Bible in the other, he believed a difference could be made in the lives of those surrounded by gangs, drugs and violence.
Erskin went on to form a singing group called "The Voices of Recovery" and began producing and recording under the name T-VOR Productions. He then helped put together an accoppella/musical group called "Self Esteem" which performed at various benefits throughout the city including O.I.C graduations and a banquet in honor of former Mayor W. Wilson Goode.
In December of 1990 Erskin & Michael G, two original members of "Self Esteem", decided to form a singing group who would be committed to singing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In January 1991 the Lord sent Tony Strong - and later George Daniels - and Hallelujah, "Fully Committed" was born.
In 1992 Erskin began writing original material (lyrics/music) for "Fully Committed" and produced their first demo tape. (Michael left the group later that same year to pursue a family). Erskin then created the "Gospel Talent Showcase" - designed to provide exposure for inner city gospel talent by way of stage show, radio, magazine and television - as these became available.
Erskin sponsored many gospel showcases under GTS in honor of Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and even helped the Red Cross raise money for the victims of Hurricane Floyd.
Erskin later hosted a forty-five minute radio broadcast he sponsored to showcase local and new gospel talent - called the "Gospel Talent Showcase Radio Hour" on W.T.M.R. Gospel 800 Camden New Jersey. Erskin is also the founder of the
"Gospel Depot" - everything under the Son.
In May of 2007 Erskin was asked to assist in the developement of "Eugene & The Voices Of Glory", and became their Vocal Director, Producer and Song Writer, with three studio sessions to his credit, and did so until February 2014.
Erskin continues to sing, write, produce and co-produce for "Fully Committed" which include albums: "No Ordinary Man", "Convicted Heart", "God's Love", and "The Best of Fully Committed 2007".
Favorite Gospel Artists: Willie Neal Johnson and the Gospel Keynotes. Erskin Butler: Lead vocal, Baritone, Bass, 1st & 2nd tenor (fal·set·to). An Original Member of "Fully Committed" Gospel Recording Artists - Philadelphia, PA
David L. Dixon’s professional singing career started in 1976 with a group called “The Fourth Edition". With this group David worked at "Society Hill Sounds" recording studio located in Philadelphia PA, doing voice overs, radio and TV commercials.
Later the group did back ground work and opening act work for “The Main Ingredient”, “Millie Jackson”, and “Donna Summers”. He also worked for "Teddy Bear Production", located in Philadelphia, PA opening for "Teddy Pendergrass".
In 1986 David auditioned for Mr. Earl Young and landed a job with “THE (GRAMMY AWARD WINNING) TRAMMPS”. He began touring throughout the United States and the world, performing in countries such as: Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, England, Mexico, Canada, Holland, and many more countries.
This association continues today as he continues to travel and work with “THE TRAMMPS”, as well as with other great groups.
Today, he is the first tenor of "FULLY COMMITTED" Gospel Recording Artists.
Adrian (AJ) Jackson Sr. has been singing since an early age. He has had a very diverse singing career. He began his singing career with "The Sequins". He then began singing with the jazz group "Andy Aaron & The Mean Machine".
In later years he was the opening act for rhythm and blues greats "Billy Paul" and "Gloria Lynne". He has sung with "Charlie Brown's Coasters" and started his own tribute show to "The Platters".
He has also sung with the group "Chapter One" at Harrah's in Reno Nevada. After meeting Earl Young he began singing with "The Trammps".
Adrian received inspiration and encouragement to sing from his uncle, "Johnny Taylor" who was a member of the "Legendary Soul Stirrers".
He became interested in singing gospel music, and is now a member of the Philadelphia PA gospel group...
"FULLY COMMITTED".
His vocals range is from 2nd tenor to baritone to bass.
"DAVID DIXON"
(1st Tenor)
Member February 2014
"ADRIAN JACKSON"
(2nd Tenor)
Member February 2014
