LEGACY
Legacy of James Cleveland
Artists and genres James Cleveland directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Kim BurrellartistKimberly Jean Burrell is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and pastor from Houston, Texas.
Vanessa Bell Armstrongartist
Mitty Collierartist
Aretha Franklinartist
Barry Whiteartist
Shirley Caesarartist
Inez AndrewsartistSister Inez Andrews, born Inez McConico and better known as Inez Andrews, was an American gospel singer, who was noted for her powerful, wide-ranging voice. The Chicago Tribune stated that "Andrews' throaty contralto made her low notes thunder, while the enormous range of her instrument enabled her to reach stratospheric pitches without falsetto". Her dramatic delivery made her a charismatic presence in church and on stage."
Loleatta Hollowayartist
Billy Prestonartist
Daryl Coleyartist