The Malaco Music Group regrets to inform you that Gospel Quartet legend, Ira
Tucker of the world famous Dixie Hummingbirds passed away earlier today at
approximately 1 pm.

Ira Tucker & The Dixie Hummingbirds recorded 6 albums including a Best Of
… for Atlanta International Records. (A subsidiary of The Malaco Music
Group)

Mr. Tucker also appears on one of the covers with Kirk Franklin as well as
performed on the widely successful direct marketing campaign infomercial, 3
cd, & 3 dvd set entitled, Gospel Legends.

I personally was honored to have met and interviewed Mr. Tucker during the
taping for the Gospel Legends series and the wealth of knowledge I gained as
I listened to him share his experiences and the sacrifices people like
himself made in order for all us to do what we do today in the Gospel
industry just sent chills up my spine. He will be missed.

We’ve lost another legend!!!

To listen to clips of this Gospel Legend, visit
www.malaco.com