Alex Bradford (January 23, 1927 – February 15, 1978)
Gospel Composer, Singer, Arranger and Choir Director, Professor Alex Bradford, released hit records and influenced many in secular music Genres ( Ray Charles, Bob Marley, etc.). He was also instrumental in popularizing "The Modern Mass Choir Movement in the Gospel Genre". Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Too close to heaven (Professor Alex Bradford and his Singers) and God is all
Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Bradford
| Background Information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Alex Bradford |
| Also known as | Professor Alex Bradford |
| Born | January 23, 1927 Bessemer, Alabama, USA |
| Origin | New York, NY, Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | February 15, 1978(aged 51) |
| Genres | Gospel music |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, composer, pianist/accompanist, choir director |
| Years active | 1931–1978 |
| Labels | Apollo, Specialty, Savoy,Gospel, Vee-Jay, Checker,Nashboro, Columbia, Jubilee |
| Associated acts | Roberta Martin, Mahalia Jackson, The Bradford Singers, The Bradford Specials |
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