The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi

The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi
Formed: 1930 in Jackson, MS
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Genre: Gospel
Styles: Black Gospel, Southern Gospel, Traditional Gospel
Group Members: Willmer Broadnax, Roscoe Robinson, Lawrence Abrams, Archie Brownlee, J.T. Clinkscales, Rev. Sammy Lewis, Rev. Percell Perkins, Rev. George ...View All
Biography: The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi are among the greatest singing groups in popular music history. Their smashing harmonies and the leads of Archie Brownlee not only influenced numerous gospel ensembles, but such secular artists as Ray Charles. Their origins date back to the '30s, when Archie Brownlee ...Read full biography
The Original Five Blind Boys
Released: 1959
Label: Vee-Jay
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Considered the finest post-war quartet album ever made. From Peacock singles, 1951-59. ~ Opal Louis Nations, All Music Guide ...Read full review
Father I Stretch My Hands to Thee
Released: 1965
Label: Peacock
Critics' Rating:
Strong readings by the quartet led by Little Ax and Roscoe Robinson. ~ Opal Louis Nations, All Music Guide ...Read full review
More The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi albums: Main Albums (16), Compilations (22), DVD/Video (1)
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