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The Blind Boys of Alabama first sang together in 1939 as part of the school chorus at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Deaf and Blind in Talladega, Alabama. [4] The founding members were Clarence Fountain (1929–2018), George Scott (1929–2005), Velma Bozman Traylor (1923–1947), Johnny Fields (1927–2009), Olice Thomas (b. 1926, d. unknown), and the only sighted member, J. T. Hutton (c ...
Of the three remaining members of the original group, Lloyd Woodard died in June 1973, Lawrence Abrams passed on in August, 1982, and Henry Johnson passed on December 10, 1999. The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi should not be confused with The Blind Boys of Alabama, a group led by Clarence Fountain. There is some dispute as to which of the two ...
Five Blind Boys of Mississippi (1936–1994), a gospel group from Jackson, Mississippi Five Blind Boys of Alabama (1939–present), a gospel group from Talladega, Alabama Topics referred to by the same term
Charles James Driebe Jr. (born July 13, 1956) is an American personal manager of musical artists [1] known for managing the Blind Boys of Alabama [2] since 2000. [3] [4] He is also a Grammy-winning record producer, [5] an entertainment attorney, [6] [7] [8] a producer of live performances and concert tours, and a Grammy-nominated songwriter.
Eric "Ricky" McKinnie performing at Cosmopolite Scene in Oslo (2018) Eric "Ricky" McKinnie (born July 12, 1952) is a blind American gospel singer, [1] drummer, [2] radio show host, recording studio owner, stage actor, and songwriter, best known for performing with the Blind Boys of Alabama, a gospel group that has won six Grammy Awards and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the ...
Henry "Rufe" Johnson (October 2, 1908 – February 4, 1974), was an American Piedmont blues guitarist, harmonica player, pianist, banjo player, singer and songwriter. [1] [2] On occasion he played slide guitar with a pocket knife. He finally found a larger audience with his 1973 album, The Union County Flash!
Atom Bomb is an album by The Blind Boys of Alabama, released in 2005. Track listing "(Jesus Hits Like the) Atom Bomb" – 2:27
The Blind Boys of Alabama recorded a version in 2001 for Spirit Of The Century. [1] Tom Jones recorded "Run On" for his 2010 album Praise & Blame. [51] Mercury Rev re-recorded Gentry's The Delta Sweete album in 2019; their version of "Sermon" featured vocals by Margo Price. [52] Bailey Zimmerman recorded a rendition of the song for his debut ...