Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey


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Born: July 01, 1899 in Villa Rica, GA
Years Active: 20 's, 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Died: January 23, 1993 in Chicago, IL
Genre: Gospel

Biography:
The acknowleged father of gospel music, Thomas A. Dorsey remains arguably the most influential figure ever to impact the genre. A versatile composer whose material shifted easily from energetic hard gospel to gossamer hymns, he penned many of the bes ...More >>

Discography:
1990Thomas Andrew Dorsey
1973Precious Lord: The Great Gospel Songs of Thomas A. Dorsey
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Followers:
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Willie Johnson
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