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The Five Blind Boys of Alabama
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| Group Members: Clarence Fountain, Jimmy Carter, Rev. Paul Exkano, Johnny Fields, Rev. Sammy Lewis, Rev. Percell Perkins, George Scott, Olice Thomas, Rev. ...View All
Group Members: Clarence Fountain, Jimmy Carter, Rev. Paul Exkano, Johnny Fields, Rev. Sammy Lewis, Rev. Percell Perkins, George Scott, Olice Thomas, Rev. George W. Wa..., Joey Williams, Jimmy Carter ...Close
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| Biography: Evolving out of the Happyland Jubilee Singers, this traditional black gospel quartet was formed in 1937 at the Talladega Institute for the Deaf and Blind in Alabama. By the '40s they became "the Blind Boys" and recorded for Specialty, Vee Jay, Savoy, Elektra, and other labels. Their first hit was "I ...Read full biography |
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Released: 1987 Label: CVN Critics' Rating:  An excellent 16-track anthology, it predates their Specialty recordings by four years, with leads shared by Clarence Fountain and the legendary Paul Excano. With scholarly notes and photos, it's a must ...Read full reviewReleased: 1970 Label: Specialty Critics' Rating: High voltage quartet led by the fiery Fountain, circa 1952-56. ~ Opal Louis Nations, All Music Guide ...Read full review
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