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The Mighty Clouds of Joy
The Mighty Clouds of Joy
Formed: 1959 in Los Angeles, CA
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Genre: Gospel
Styles: Black Gospel, Southern Gospel, Traditional Gospel, Soul
Group Members: Paul Beasley, Joe Ligon, Elmo Franklin, Richard Wallace, Dwight Gordon, Michael McCowin, Johnny Martin, Michael Cook, Ron Staples
Biography: Contemporary gospel's preeminent group, the Mighty Clouds of Joy carried the torch for the traditional quartet vocal style throughout an era dominated by solo acts and choirs; pioneering a distinctively funky sound which over time gained grudging acceptance even among purists, they pushed spiritual music ...Read full biography
The Mighty Clouds Live at the Music Hall
The Mighty Clouds Live at the Music Hall
Released: 1966
Label: Peacock
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More church wrecking. ~ Opal Louis Nations, All Music Guide ...Read full review
Live and Direct
Live and Direct
Released: 1978
Label: MCA
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Live & Direct is a wonderful, inspiring live recording from the Mighty Clouds of Joy. Although the group was past its peak when they recorded this in the late '70s, they nevertheless retained much of their ...Read full review
More The Mighty Clouds of Joy albums: Main Albums (32), Compilations (19), Singles & EPs (1), DVD/Video (8)
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