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Born: January 22, 1915 in Sunflower County, MS
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Died: July 27, 1984 in Detroit, MI
Genre: Religious

Biography:
The pastor of Detroit's Bethel Baptist Church, a confidant of Martin Luther King, Jr., and father of Aretha Franklin, this charismatic preacher is known for "hair-raising" sermons. Bil Carpenter, All Music Guide ...More >>

Discography: 1997 Book of Ezekiel 1996 Only a Look 1996 Eagle Stirreth in Her Nest 1994 You Can't Wash the Blood off Your Hands 1994 Suffering Servant - Messiah More >>

Similar Artists: Rev. Clay Evans Rev. Cleophus Robinson Rev. James Cleveland Jesse Jackson Martin Luther King, Jr. More >>

Influenced By: The Dixie Hummingbirds Rev. Cleophus Robinson Martin Luther King, Jr. Mahalia Jackson Fisk Jubilee Singers More >> Followers: Rev. Milton Brunson Bishop Jeff Banks Rev. Maceo Woods Candi Staton Rudy Love More >>

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