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  1. James Edward Cleveland (December 5, 1931 – February 9, 1991) 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.

  2. James Cleveland, the “Crown Prince of Gospel,” left an indelible mark on the world of gospel music. His powerful voice and inspiring compositions touched the hearts of millions. But behind the scenes of his remarkable career were struggles, controversies, and triumphs that defined his journey.

  3. A new biopic of Aretha Franklin’s life sheds light on her mentor Rev James Cleveland, who pulled the singer out of her darkest moments. Nadja Sayej looks at the life of the man who helped her ...

  4. Dec 19, 2009 · Rev. James Cleveland, the father of LaShone Cleveland, died on February 9, 1991, of congestive heart failure in Brotman Medical Center in Culver City, California. He was 59. He recorded more than 100 albums and was the recipient of 16 gold records.

  5. Feb 11, 1991 · The Rev. James Cleveland, who taught Aretha Franklin to sing gospel and was widely hailed as the "King of Gospel" died Saturday at the Brotman Medical Center here. He was 59 years old. Mr....

  6. May 29, 2018 · The Reverend James Cleveland (c. 1931-1991) combined his talents as minister, singer, composer, and philanthropist to become known as the Crown Prince of Gospel Music.

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  8. Dec 20, 2021 · Reverend James Cleveland was and remains one of the most influential figures in gospel music, bar none. Today we'll learn more about this musical giant thanks to my guest, Robert Marovich, a...