A small but growing number of churches, such as the Rev. Only then did I feel I'd found home. "James Cleveland Infected L.A. Cleveland, 34, also challenged the validity of a trust agreement authorized by James Clevelands longtime business manager shortly before his death from congestive heart failure. Andre held a press conference in Los Angeles and alleged that he had a right to his father's property. The Rev. The Apostolic Tabernacle Mass Choir performs in Oakland, Calif., in 2010. Gospel, the old stuff, helped fill the musical void. William Cleveland served as king from 1791 to 1797, when he was killed by Caulker. A memorial service will be planned over the summer. All Rights Reserved. Research genealogy for Edmund James Cleveland of Shutter Corners, Schoharie County, New York, United States of America, as well as other members of the Cleveland family, on Ancestry. James was the son of Richard H. Sims and Rebecca Anderson Sims. [1], James Cleveland was born to William Clevland, an Anglo-Scot, and Ndamba, a Kissi woman, on the Banana Islands off Sierra Leone. [14] Ervin also said that she believed that Andre M. Cleveland was not adopted as he claimed, but was merely one of the many "homeless" children that the late-singer took into his home over the years. James Cleveland's Estate" by Berkley Hudson, Los Angeles Times, October 9, 1991. Known as the King of Gospel music, Cleveland was a driving force behind the creation of the modern gospel sound by incorporating traditional black gospel, modern soul, pop . As a young teen Cleveland was a part of a missionary group, Soul Winners for Christ which was created by his teenage friend Jessie Jimerson Phillips. December 7, 1881 in Elkhorn, Brown, Illinois he married Clarissa E. Jaques. Christopher Polk/WireImage via Getty Image In the 1950's, Cleveland relocated to Detroit, served as organist at C.L. Lawrence Roberts. Drew Alexander/Courtesy of E. Patrick Johnson His arrangements of songs such as (Give Me That) Old Time Religion and Its Me O Lord transformed them, giving a rocking lilt and insistent drive to old standards. [5] Initially unaware of the sound synchronization problem, Elliot mortgaged his own house to buy the film negative from Warner Brothers, but was able to use modern technology to bring audio and video together successfully. James Cleveland, revered by the music world as the king of gospel who taught a 9-year-old Aretha Franklin to sing gospel and inspired countless other artists, died Saturday. The virtuosity of gay singers, musicians and composers has been the driving force in developing popular gospel choirs even chart-topping, Grammy-winning acts that make money for a church, help expand congregations and raise the profiles of pastors. Cleveland, a pianist, singer, composer, arranger and producer, was widely regarded as the worlds foremost gospel musician. [1], Born in Chicago, he began singing as a boy soprano at Pilgrim Baptist Church, where Thomas A. Dorsey was minister of music and Roberta Martin was pianist for the choir. After being called into ministry, he later founded the Cornerstone Institutional Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California. [3] The Caravans also became the launching pad for today's gospel legends. Sundays at Pilgrim Baptist, Cleveland watched Roberta Martin play piano. This claim was opposed by Lashone's mother who maintained that Andre was among the numerous needy children that James decided to shelter. Before bodyguards asked her to leave, Ervin read a statement she said was signed by her daughter. According to a partial copy of the private trust document, provided to The Times by Andre Clevelands attorney, LaShone, listed in the document as Clevelands daughter, is left $100,000. James Cleveland in an interview talking about the Gospel Music Workshop of America he founded. After a divorce, Marjorie was married to Stephen Michael Doyle on June 3, 1976, in Pasquotank Co., North Carolina, but their married ended in divorce as well. Even now, talk of Cleveland's death is often met with stony silence within the gospel community. Two live albums were recorded Vol.1 and Vol.2, one of which included the song How Great Thou Art which was an organ solo narrated by Rev. Some male pastors themselves have been entangled in scandals involving alleged affairs with men. He is known as the King of Gospel music. 34-year old Andre McIsaac and 22-year old Christopher Harris had both lived with Cleveland, McIsaac as a "common law adopted son" and Harris as a foster son. The case was settled with undisclosed terms. [7] Though his death has often been euphemistically labeled as having been as a result of heart failure, there has been an enduring question as to whether or not Cleveland actually succumbed to AIDS-related complications. ", written and composed by Quincy Fielding. "And the Choir Sings On" by Rhonda Graham, Wilmington News Journal, October 23, 1994. Today GMWA has nearly 30,000 members in 150 chapters across America. He said he would not do so for monetary gain, but because of the principle of the matter. James Cleveland was married twice and has a daughter by his 2nd wife. The attorney for the trust said Thomas--who held power of attorney for the gospel great--had discussed the trust with Cleveland before he slipped into a coma. James Cleveland, Cleveland, James. Married Claude William Harvey (1872 - 1956). He taught the 9-year-old Aretha how to sing gospel. performer: "Peace Be Still", "I Wear a Crown" - as Reverend James Cleveland / writer: "Peace Be Still", "I Wear a Crown", Documentary writer: "Long As I Got King Jesus", performer: "PEACE BE STILL", "THE LORD BROUGHT US OUT" / writer: "PEACE BE STILL", "THE LORD BROUGHT US OUT", lyrics: "Walk on by Faith" / music: "Walk on by Faith", TV Special performer: "Love everybody in my heart", writer: "There's a Bright Side Somewhere" - uncredited, TV Movie choral arrangements - as Reverend James Cleveland, The 5th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, Family Reunion: A Gospel Music Celebration. Earlier in 1990, he was rushed to a hospital in Washington, D.C., with severe respiratory problems. In the 1950's, Cleveland relocated to Detroit, served as organist at C.L. Cleveland had worked with Miss Franklin, Quincy Jones and Edwin Hawkins. Irrespective of the controversies, the singer is still greatly appreciated and loved. Cleveland died of AIDS, Harris said, and infected him with HIV. 1965). Dennis Wiley of Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ in Maryland is a prominent advocate of gay marriage. Cleveland died of AIDS, Harris said, and infected him with HIV. I took encouragement from gospel music. Born in Chicago, Cleveland began singing as a boy soprano at Pilgrim Baptist Church where Thomas A. Dorsey was minister of music and Roberta Martin was pianist for the choir. In 1968, he formed the Gospel Music Workshop of America. Even now, talk of Cleveland's death is often met with stony silence within the gospel community. The Reverend Dr. James Cleveland (December 5, 1931 - February 9, 1991) was a gospel singer, arranger, composer and, most significantly, the driving force behind the creation of the modern gospel sound, bringing the stylistic daring of hard gospel and jazz and pop music influences to arrangements for mass choirs. Required fields are marked *. Franklin, father of soul legend Miss Franklin. Family life. After the trio disbanded, an associate of the group, Roberta Martin, hired him as a composer and arranger. James Cleveland, 'King of Gospel', "The Legacy of Tuskegee: AIDS and African-Americans", "Cemetery and grave marker information for the Rev. Most polls show African-Americans evenly divided about gay marriage, but the vocal opposition, led by preachers, has gained more attention. His first album with the church choir, The Voices of Cornerstone, was released in 1980, which featured a wonderful rendition by Cleveland of "Jesus, Lover of My Soul", and the title track, "A Praying Spirit", written by Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark and recorded by The Clark Sisters. Last edited on 28 December 2021, at 06:20, Ben M. Cahoon, "Sierra Leone Traditional States", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=King_James_Cleveland&oldid=1062397323, This page was last edited on 28 December 2021, at 06:20. "The Number That No Man Could Number" by Anthony Heilbut, Harper's, February 2017. In 1968, he formed the Gospel Music Workshop of America. It was a system of don't ask, don't tell. Before these albums were recorded, no other gospel artist had recorded using this type of live format. By 1960, Cleveland was well known for his work with choirs, incorporating bits of blues, jazz, and soul, then re-arranging it, much like Dorsey had done with spirituals. He was the first gospel musician to earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The thing that troubles me is these people are almost taken advantage of. Gospel, the old stuff, helped fill the musical void. Marjorie was born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania to Hinkley. She shared several throwback snaps of herself and the deceased, then backed it up with a heart-melting caption. His succession as king, when the elder Cleveland died, was contested by Stephen Caulker. Your email will be shared with praiseindy.com and subject to its, 2.3 James Cleveland Records with The Angelic Choir, Gospel Festival to honor sounds and work of James Cleveland, http://blackgospel.blogspot.com/2006/05/gospel-festival-to-honor-sounds-and.html, http://hubcap.clemson.edu/~campber/unitedstates2.html, http://www.citylimits.org/content/articles/viewarticle.cfm?article_id=2927, The Legacy of Tuskegee: AIDS and African-Americans, http://www.thebody.com/bp/jan_feb00/tuskegee.html, http://www.prayzehymnonline.com/articles_happygay.html, http://www.qrd.org/qrd/www/culture/black/articles/gospel.html, Gospel Music: Great Stories, Flawed Characters, http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/interviews/2006/bilcarpenter-0206.html, http://grammy.org/GRAMMY_Awards/Winners/Results.aspx?title=&winner=james%20cleveland&year=0&genreID=0&hp=1. ", Ray Charles told Ritz the same. At his last GMWA appearance, he was thin and frail, collapsed, and was rushed to the hospital. By the time he died at age 59, he'd been the King of Gospel for thirty years. The Rev. He strained his vocal cords as a teenager while part of a local gospel group, leaving the distinctive gravelly voice that was his hallmark in his later years. By 1835 the family was in Sabine, Texas. Andre mentioned being born fatherless but insisted that the Reverend adopted him and became his role model. She had recorded nine albums for Atlantic Records in four years. [2] His best known recordings include "Lord, Help Me to Hold Out", "Peace Be Still", "I Don't Feel No Ways Tired", Where Is Your Faith", "The Love of God", "God Has Smiled on Me", and "You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me.". As early as 1971, in his book The Gospel Sound, Anthony Heilbut wrote about the gospel church as a refuge for gays and lesbians. The Gospel Sound: Good News in Hard Times (25th Anniversary Edition) by Anthony Heilbut, Limelight, 1997. 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