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Born: August 21, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: January 16, 1973 in Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Religious

Biography:
Widely acclaimed among the greatest soloists in gospel history, Clara Ward was also the subject of much criticism from purists -- with her backing group the Ward Singers, she pushed gospel out of the church and into the nightclubs, infusing the music ...More >>

Discography: 1992 When the Gates Swing Open 1990 Famous Ward Singers 1966 Hang Your Tears out to Dry 1960 Hallelujah 1958 That Old Landmark More >>

Member Of: Clara Ward & the Ward Singers More >> Similar Artists: George Washington Phillips The Davis Sisters The Caravans Bessie Griffin Delois Barrett Campbell More >>

Influenced By: Mahalia Jackson Willie "The Lion" Smith More >> Followers: Aretha Franklin Marion Williams The Barrett Sisters Shirley Caesar Mavis Staples More >>

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