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What happened to Anthony Burger?
Death. On February 22, 2006, at the age of 44, Burger died of a massive heart attack after performing aboard the MS Zuiderdam, a cruise ship chartered for a Gaither Gospel Cruise.
What did Anthony Burger The Pianist die from?
heart attack
He died while performing on a Gaither Homecoming cruise out of Miami, said a family friend, Tom Rowland, the mayor of Cleveland, Tenn., where Mr. Burger grew up. “They have not done an autopsy yet, but they suspect it was a heart attack,” Mr. Rowland said.
Is Anthony Burger alive?
Deceased (1961–2006)
Anthony Burger/Living or Deceased
Who replaced Anthony Burger?
In October of 2007, Matthew experienced a full-circle moment when he was chosen to play piano at Anthony Burger’s induction into the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame. In 2012, Matthew Holt became the full-time keyboard player for the Gaither Vocal Band and the Gaither Homecoming Tour.
What is Ernie Haase doing now?
Nearly four decades later, Haase is now leading his own Southern gospel quartet, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound. The group will perform Saturday at Lancaster Mennonite High School’s High Fine Arts Center.
Who did Ernie Haase marry?
Lisa Haasem. 1990
Ernie Haase/Spouse
What was the cause of Anthony Burger’s death?
He died Wednesday while performing on a Gaither Homecoming cruise out of Miami, said family friend Tom Rowland, mayor of Cleveland, Tenn., where Burger grew up. “They have not done an autopsy yet, but they suspect it was a heart attack,” Rowland said.
When did Bill Gaither pianist Anthony Burger die?
Published on February 28, 2006. Anthony Burger, 44, known to gospel music fans as the energetic pianist on Bill Gaither’s popular Homecoming television broadcasts, died suddenly Feb. 22 while performing aboard a cruise ship in the Caribbean.
What kind of music did Anthony Burger sing?
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Anthony John Burger (June 5, 1961 – February 22, 2006) was an American pianist and singer, most closely associated with Southern gospel music. Anthony Burger was born in Cleveland, Tennessee to Richard and Jean Burger.
How old was Bob Burger when he died?
“These are his musical family, who will greatly miss his quiet demeanor, his patient personality and his genuine love for them and the music he was blessed to play for practically his entire life.” Burger was born June 5, 1961, in Cleveland, Tenn.