Five Blind Boys of Mississippi
American gospel quartet (1936–1994) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi was an American post-war gospel quartet. They started with lead singer Archie Brownlee, their single "Our Father" reached number ten on the Billboard R&B charts in early 1951. Then the screams of their new lead singer Big Henry Johnson captivated audiences all over the world. Jimmy was the heart of the group and the longest standing member.[1] It was one of the first gospel records to do so.
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Origin | Jackson, Mississippi |
Genres | Gospel |
Years active | 1936 (1936)-1994 |
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John Fogerty's goal for the line, "Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river," in the song "Proud Mary" was to evoke male gospel harmonies, as exemplified by groups such as the Swan Silvertones, the Sensational Nightingales, and the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi.[2]