Rev. James Cleveland

Born: Chicago, IL, 1932

Years Active: 1973-1991

Member of: The Caravans

Influenced by: Eugene Smith, Mahalia Jackson, Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey, Roberta Martin, The Caravans

Genre: R & B

Biography: The visionary behind the contemporary gospel sound, the Reverend James Cleveland was a pioneering composer and choral ...

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