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Clarence Fountain, Leader And Founding Member Of Blind Boys Of Alabama, Dies At 88

Clarence Fountain, founding member and longtime leader of The Blind Boys of Alabama. The singer died June 3, 2018 in Baton Rouge, La. (Photo by J. Shearer/WireImage) J. Shearer/WireImage hide caption

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Clarence Fountain, Leader And Founding Member Of Blind Boys Of Alabama, Dies At 88

After forming the group in 1944, Fountain would remain steadfast in his dedication to the gospel form and resist pressure to go more commercial with R&B and rock and roll.

Holiday Music

Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show

Clarence Fountain and his legendary gospel group have won four Grammy Awards in as many years. In this program, the first in NPR's new "Discoveries at Disney Hall" series, they present their own take on Christmas classics, along with some gospel favorites like "I'm a Soldier in the Army of the Lord."

Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show in concert on Discoveries at Disney Concert Hall - 12/19/2006

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Director's Cuts

Director's Cuts: The 2003 CD Gift Guide

Weekend Edition Sunday music director Ned Wharton presents his annual holiday gift guide, with the latest edition of "Director's Cuts." Suggestions include the Blind Boys of Alabama (left), whose new CD, Go Tell It On the Mountain, features vocals by Tom Wait, Chrissie Hynde and others.

Director's Cuts: The 2003 CD Gift Guide

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Blind Boys of Alabama

The Blind Boys of Alabama have been singing gospel for more than 60 years. But with their new CD, the group puts a reverent spin on some blues standards. NPR's David D'Arcy reports that the Blind Boys can turn just about any song into a gospel song — as long as the words are sacred.

Blind Boys of Alabama

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The Blind Boys Of Alabama: Tiny Desk Concert
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Tiny Desk

The Blind Boys Of Alabama: Tiny Desk Concert

Whether young or old, blind or sighted, these gospel greats craft an impeccable mix of polished blues, swinging soul and from-the-gut expressions of faith.

The Blind Boys Of Alabama: Tiny Desk Concert

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