1924 - 1973
Clara Ward American Singer
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American Singer Clara Ward was born on 21st April, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA and passed away on 16th Jan 1973 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 48. She is most remembered for The Mike Douglas Show. Her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Clara Ward is a member of the following lists: American women singers, 1973 deaths and Burials at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale).
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Details
First Name |
Clara
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Last Name |
Ward
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Birthday |
21st April, 1924
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Birthplace |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Died |
16th January, 1973
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Place of Death |
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Build |
Slim
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Hair Color |
Black
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Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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Religion |
Christian
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Ethnicity |
Black
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Gospel Singer, Actress
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Occupation |
Singer
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Claim to Fame |
The Mike Douglas Show
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Music Genre (Text) |
Gospel
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Year(s) Active |
1931–1972
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals
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Record Label |
Stateside, Vanguard
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Associated Acts |
The Ward Singers, The Ward Trio, The Clara Ward Specials, Willa Ward Singers, Gertrude Ward Singers, Aretha Franklin, Mahalia Jackson, Roberta Martin, James Cleveland, Marion Williams
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Clara Mae Ward (April 21, 1924 – January 16, 1973) was an American gospel artist who achieved great artistic and commercial success during the 1940s and 1950s, as leader of The Famous Ward Singers. A gifted singer and arranger, Ward adopted the lead-switching style, previously used primarily by male gospel quartets, creating opportunities for spontaneous improvisation and vamping by each member of the group, while giving virtuoso singers such as Marion Williams the opportunity to perform the lead vocal in songs such as "Surely, God Is Able" (among the first million-selling gospel hits), "How I Got Over" and "Packin' Up".