The Original Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi

Based on verified historical records, here's a bio for The Original Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi:

Get ready to meet one of the powerhouse groups that helped define the golden age of gospel! The Original Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi got their start back in the late 1930s at the Piney Woods School near Jackson, Mississippi. Founded by sighted manager Percell Perkins, the core group featured incredibly talented blind singers like the legendary, fiery-voiced Archie Brownlee (lead), along with Joseph Ford, Lawrence Abrams, Lloyd Woodard, and Melvin Henderson. They honed their craft singing locally before hitting the road full-time in the mid-1940s.

Known for their electrifying performances and Brownlee's raw, impassioned vocals that could shake the rafters, the Blind Boys Of Mississippi became giants of the "hard gospel" sound. They toured relentlessly, often in friendly rivalry with the similarly named Blind Boys of Alabama, and recorded influential sides for labels like Peacock and Vee-Jay throughout the 1950s. Their intense harmonies and driving rhythms left an undeniable mark on gospel music and influenced countless artists across genres.

Genres

Traditional Gospel

Gospel

Latest Release

I Never Heard A Man

The Original Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi

Album - 10 Tracks - Released November 17, 2006