CHICAGO (AP) - Jessy Dixon, a singer and songwriter who introduced his energetic style of gospel music to wider audiences by serving as pop singer Paul Simon's opening act, died Monday. He was 73.

AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File-FILE – In this May 23, 2007 file photo, Jessy Dixon, left, performs with Yolanda Adams in Washington. Dixon, whose extensive travels helped popularize gospel music ...

CHICAGO -- Jessy Dixon, a singer and songwriter who introduced his energetic style of gospel music to wider audiences by serving as pop singer Paul Simon's opening act, died Monday. He was 73. Miriam ...