James Cleveland

James Cleveland
1931 - 1991
James Cleveland  American Singer
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American Singer James Cleveland was born James Edward Cleveland on 5th December, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, USA and passed away on 9th Feb 1991 Culver City, California, USA aged 59. He is most remembered for Known as the 'King of Gospel music'.. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

James Cleveland is a member of the following lists: Grammy Award winners, 1991 deaths and 1931 births.

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First Name James
Last Name Cleveland
Full Name at Birth James Edward Cleveland
Alternative Name Rev. James Cleveland
Birthday 5th December, 1931
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died 9th February, 1991
Place of Death Culver City, California, USA
Cause of Death Congestive heart failure (AIDS-related ?)
Buried Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Build Average
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Black
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Sexuality DISPUTED
Ethnicity Black
Nationality American
Occupation Text Gospel singer, musician, composer, arranger, recording artist, performer, music minister
Occupation Singer
Claim to Fame Known as the 'King of Gospel music'.
Music Genre (Text) Gospel, Traditional Black Gospel, Urban Contemporary Gospel, Modern Soul, soul music
Instrument (text) Vocals, Piano
Record Label BYG, Gamble and Huff, HOB, HRB Music Company, King James, Musidisc, Nashboro, Phoenix, Savoy, Sonorous, Soul Parade, States, Thunderbird, UpFront
Associated Acts Albertina Walker, Roberta Martin, The Caravans, The Gospel All-Stars, The Gospel Chimes, The Gospelaires, The James Cleveland Singers, Southern California Community Choir, Aretha Franklin, Gospel Music Workshop of America, The Angelic Choir, Salem Inspirational Choir, Charles Fold Singers, New Jerusalem Baptist Church Choir, Voices of Watts, The Craig Brothers, Henry Jackson, Quentella Caldwell, Marva Hines, Rev. Issac Whittmon, Sara Jordan Powell, L.A. Gospel Messengers, Debbie Austin & Unity, Issac Whittmon

James Edward Cleveland (December 5, 1931 – February 9, 1991) was an American gospel singer, musician, and composer. Known as the King of Gospel music, Cleveland was a driving force behind the creation of the modern gospel sound by incorporating traditional black gospel, soul, pop, and jazz in arrangements for mass choirs. Throughout his career, Cleveland appeared on hundreds of recordings and earned 4 Grammy Awards. He was the first gospel musician to earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1984. For his trailblazing accomplishments, he is regarded by many to be one of the greatest gospel singers that ever lived. He is best known for his gospel classics, "Lord, Help Me To Hold Out," "Peace Be Still," "I Don't Feel No Ways Tired", “Where Is Your Faith," "The Love Of God," "God Has Smiled On Me'" and his soul stirring rendition of Gladys Knight & The Pips "You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me."

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Rock1984Nov 25, 2020

shared a link: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0166482/

4EverYahama4EverYahamaNov 25, 2020

R.I.P. James Cleveland, we will never forget you.


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