James Edward Cleveland was an American gospel singer, musician, and composer. Known as the King of Gospel, Cleveland was a driving force behind the creation of the modern gospel sound by incorporating traditional black gospel, soul, pop, and jazz in arrangements for mass choirs.
Born: December 5, 1931, Chicago, IL
Died: February 9, 1991, Culver City, CA
Children: LaShone Cleveland
Parents: Benjamin Cleveland, Rosie Lee
James Cleveland's first album Songs My Mother Taught Me released on Thu Jan 01 1970.
The most popular album by James Cleveland's is Sings With The World’s Greatest Choirs 20th Anniversary Album
The most popular song by James Cleveland's is The Lord Is My Light
James Cleveland's first song The Lord Is My Light released on Tue Sep 23 1980.