Alex Bradford | |
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Born | Bessemer, Alabama, U.S. | January 23, 1927
Origin | New York City, Chicago, Illinois |
Died | February 15, 1978 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | (aged 51)
Genres | Gospel |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, composer |
Years active | 1931–1978 |
Labels | Apollo, Specialty, Savoy, Gospel, Vee-Jay, Checker, Nashboro, Columbia, Jubilee |
Formerly of | The Bradford Singers, The Bradford Specials |
Alex Bradford (January 23, 1927 – February 15, 1978) was an American gospel composer, singer, arranger and choir director, who was an influence on artists such as Little Richard, Bob Marley and Ray Charles, and who helped bring about the modern mass choir movement in gospel.