Ely Brother Claude

Claude Ely Claude Ely American singer-songwriter and preacher "Brother" Claude Ely (July 22, 1922 – May 7, 1978) was an American Appalachian religious singer-songwriter and a Holiness Pentecostal preacher. Quick facts Born, Origin ... Claude Ely Born Claude Daniel Ely (1922-07-21)July 21, 1922 Lee County, Virginia, U.S. Origin Lee County, Virginia, US Died May 7, 1978(1978-05-07) (aged 55) Newport, Kentucky, U.S. Genres Appalachian, Christian Occupation Singer-songwriter Instrument(s) Guitar, voice Years active 1934–1978 Close Early life Brother Claude Daniel Ely, coined as the King Recording Label's "Gospel Ranger" of the Appalachian Mountains, was born in Pucketts Creek, Virginia. He was the first Holiness Pentecostal recording artist to be signed to a major recording label for strictly sacred music and songs.[1] Rise…

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