Ely Brother Claude

Claude Ely Claude Ely Musical artist "Brother" Claude Ely (July 22, 1922 – May 7, 1978) was an American Appalachian religious singer-songwriter and a Holiness Pentecostal preacher. Quick facts Birth name, Born ... Claude Ely Birth name Claude Daniel Ely Born (1922-07-21)July 21, 1922 Lee County, Virginia Origin Lee County, Virginia, US Died May 7, 1978(1978-05-07) (aged 55) 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 to fame as…

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