#OTD Rev James Edward Cleveland (Dec 5, 1931 - Feb 9, 1991). Gospel singer, musician, composer. Known as the "King of Gospel", he was a driving force behind the creation of the modern gospelsound by incorporating traditional black gospel, soul, pop and jazz in arrangements for mass choirs.
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