Champlin

Born in South Minneapolis Abbott hospital, Luther is a church vocalist, organist, pianist and drummer. He began singing at three years-old, gifted with the ability to harmonize as he sang during car rides with his mother. He continued with his love of music in sixth grade playing the clarinet until the seventh grade. In eighth grade, he switched to saxophone while simultaneously starting the drums at his home church. At 18, he graduated from Osseo Senior high, started the piano, and enrolled in IPR. Two years later, he graduated with an associate degree in studio production and engineering. The next year, he became the band Director of the Twin Cities community gospel choir, which he continued for six years. This opportunity had him playing on several stages, such as the Minneapolis convention Center, the mall of America, the Minnesota state fair, and on KARE 11 morning news. He would maintain his musicianship and play for several churches including the Purpose church, Kingdom Life church, Park Avenue United Methodist church, and currently plays for several Baptist churches from the Saint Paul to the Minneapolis area. Luther works with youth at the Mount Olivet Baptist Church in the new Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Ranging in ages 5 to 17.