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Willie Banks (May 11, 1929 – February 1, 1993), was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and originator of his backing band, The Messengers. Banks started the Messengers in 1972 after he left The Jackson Southernaires. While with the Jackson Southernaires, Banks made his first big hit in 1964 on Peacock Records with the song "Too Late".
Willie Banks was a Mississippi-born singer and quartet manager who led the Messengers, a popular gospel group. He recorded for Peacock, HSE and Malaco labels, and received a Grammy nomination and a posthumous charting album.
On June 16, 1985 he set a world record of 17.97 m (58 feet 11.5 inches) at the national championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. He finished second in the NCAA Championships in 1977 and 1978. He earned his B.A. and Juris Doctor (J.D.) from UCLA. He broke the American triple jump record in 1981.
- March 11, 1956 (age 67)
- Randy Huntington
- William Augustus Banks III
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