Years active 1961–present | ||
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Website www.themightycloudsofjoy.org Past members Joe Ligon (deceased)Paul BeasleyElmo FranklinJohnny MartinMichael CookTerry FullerMichael McCowinErmant FranklinLeon PolkHamp CarltonArtis Turnbough{{citation needed (lead)Eddie (Spanky)Alford,(Guitar), Lamanuel Boykin,(Keyboard)|date=November 2015}} Origin Los Angeles, California, United States (1960) Albums Live In Charleston, Pray For Me Members Joe Ligon, Paul Beasley, Ron Staples, Wilbert Williams Awards Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Traditional, Grammy Award for Best Traditional Gospel Album Genres Traditional black gospel, Disco Similar Dottie Peoples, James Cleveland, The Jackson Southernaires, Shirley Caesar, The Canton Spirituals Profiles | ||
The Mighty Clouds of Joy is an American traditional gospel music quartet.
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Career
The Mighty Clouds of Joy was formed in 1961 and started out in a tradition-based style. Eventually they added soul, R&B, and rock flourishes into their musical mix (one of their early hits was produced by Gamble and Huff) without diluting the essential religious essence of their material. The long-lived group flourished throughout the rest of the 20th century, scoring numerous Grammy Awards and nominations, as well as several hit albums along the way.
Based in Los Angeles, California, the original group members include Joe Ligon (d. 2016), Johnny Martin (d. 1987), Ermant Franklin Jr., Artis Turnbough (d. 1999), Elmo Franklin (d. 2008), Richard Wallace, Leon Polk and David Walker (who also recorded several tracks with Link Wray under the name Bunker Hill).
Albums
Compilations
Charted singles
Songs
I've Been in the Storm Too LongChanging Times · 1979
Walk Around HeavenAt The Revival · 2010
If Jesus Can't Fix ItIn The House Of The Lord - Live In Houston · 2011