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The Blind Boys of Alabama 66th Annual Grammy Winners Gospel Legends on the Today Show

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The Blind Boys of Alabama are a legendary American gospel group founded in 1939 at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Deaf and Blind in Talladega, Alabama.

Originally called the Happy Land Jubilee Singers, the group consisted of mostly visually impaired students who found solace and inspiration in singing together. The original members were Clarence Fountain (baritone), George Scott (baritone and guitarist), Johnny Fields (bass), Velma Traylor (tenor), and Olice Thomas (baritone). Though the lineup has changed throughout the years, with none of the original members remaining, the core mission of the Blind Boys of Alabama has stayed consistent: creating uplifting and powerful gospel music.

The Blind Boys of Alabama are credited with pioneering a unique approach to gospel, incorporating elements of soul, blues, and R&B into their sound. Their music has resonated with audiences for decades, and they've achieved incredible success, including:

  • Winning six Grammy Awards
  • Being inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame
  • Receiving the National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts

The Blind Boys of Alabama have also collaborated with a wide range of artists from various genres, including Prince, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt, and Ben Harper. Their enduring legacy continues to inspire new generations of musicians and listeners alike.

Link for the book and merch! https://www.blindboys.com/

https://twitter.com/blindboys

https://www.instagram.com/blindboysofalabama

TUNE into this episode with Joey Williams on She's All Over the Place:

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The Blind Boys of Alabama are a legendary American gospel group founded in 1939 at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Deaf and Blind in Talladega, Alabama.

Originally called the Happy Land Jubilee Singers, the group consisted of mostly visually impaired students who found solace and inspiration in singing together. The original members were Clarence Fountain (baritone), George Scott (baritone and guitarist), Johnny Fields (bass), Velma Traylor (tenor), and Olice Thomas (baritone). Though the lineup has changed throughout the years, with none of the original members remaining, the core mission of the Blind Boys of Alabama has stayed consistent: creating uplifting and powerful gospel music.

The Blind Boys of Alabama are credited with pioneering a unique approach to gospel, incorporating elements of soul, blues, and R&B into their sound. Their music has resonated with audiences for decades, and they've achieved incredible success, including:

  • Winning six Grammy Awards
  • Being inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame
  • Receiving the National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts

The Blind Boys of Alabama have also collaborated with a wide range of artists from various genres, including Prince, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt, and Ben Harper. Their enduring legacy continues to inspire new generations of musicians and listeners alike.

Link for the book and merch! https://www.blindboys.com/

https://twitter.com/blindboys

https://www.instagram.com/blindboysofalabama

TUNE into this episode with Joey Williams on She's All Over the Place:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legends-in-the-music-industry-with-joey-williams/id1485475729?i=1000478243213

Connect on social media and share this episode :)

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Check out my new album "A Lover's Fairytale" https://www.chonacas.com/music/

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