James Cleveland
American gospel singer and musician
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James Edward Cleveland was an American gospel singer, musician, and composer. Known as the "King of Gospel," Cleveland was a driving force behind the creation of the modern gospel sound by incorporating traditional black gospel, soul, pop, and... Wikipedia
Born: December 5, 1931, Chicago, IL
Died: February 9, 1991 (age 59 years), Culver City, CA
Parents: Benjamin Cleveland and Rosie Lee
Instrument(s): Vocals, piano
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James Edward Cleveland (December 5, 1931 – February 9, 1991) was an American gospel singer, musician, and composer. Known as the "King of Gospel," Cleveland ...
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Posted: Dec 20, 2010
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As a singer, pianist, songwriter, arranger, choir director, preacher and entrepreneur, the Reverend James Cleveland was the most influential gospel artist ...
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James Edward Cleveland (December 5, 1931 – February 9, 1991) was a prominent figure in the American gospel music scene. A singer, musician, and composer, ...
The visionary behind the contemporary gospel sound, the Rev. James Cleveland, was a pioneering composer and choral director whose progressive arrangements ...
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Dec 19, 2009 · Gospel music composer, conductor, pianist, and singer James Cleveland was born James Edward Cleveland on December 5, 1931, on the south side ...