Photo taken Wednesday 12/28/16 Ryan Pelham/The Enterprise, Mourners leave the funeral for gospel singer Joe Ligon at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Beaumont on Wednesday. 2023 Defender Network 12401 South Post Oak, Houston, Texas 77045 713-663-6996. The original members of the band include Johnny Martin, Elmo and Ermant Franklin, Leon Polk and Richard Wallace. The founding members were Willie Joe Ligon (October 11, 1936), Johnny Martin (February 2, 1941), Bass Guitarist . NASHVILLE, Tenn., (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) Michael Cook, a member of the legendary Gospel group the Mighty Clouds of Joy for more than 20 years died Friday morning July 18th as a result of a massive coronary. 1941): Third from right, Kantner was a singer, sonwriter and guitarist in '60s psych rock band Jefferson Airplane. Dec. 15, 2016. Their crossover success brought them added recognition, and they opened for the Rolling Stones, Paul Simon and Aretha Franklin. He will be missed and he will be celebrated for years to come. The long-lived group flourished throughout the rest of the 20th century, scoring numerous Grammy Awards and nominations, as well as several hit albums along the way.Based in Los Angeles, California, the original group members include Joe Ligon (d. 2016), Johnny Martin (d. 1987), Ermant Franklin Jr., Artis Turnbough (d. 1999), Elmo Franklin (d. 2008), Richard Wallace, Leon Polk and David Walker (who also recorded several tracks with Link Wray under the name Bunker Hill). Photo taken Wednesday 12/28/16 Ryan Pelham/The Enterprise. ", The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, well-wishers make donations to the Michael Cook Trust Fund at any Bank of America Branch. When Mike joined the group, he fit our vocal style like a glove. The Mighty Clouds of Joy Power. Sharon Jones (b. The Mighty Clouds of Joy are three time Grammy award winners and they are members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. And we got stoned for it, Ligon told The Associated Press in a 1993 interview. Red Simpson (b. James Cleveland, who became known as the "King of Gospel Music." He was 46. 1942): Houston native, R&B, funk and soul singer. It featured everyone from the youngest church performers to the most famous gospel recording artists of the time including: James Cleveland; Grammy Award winner Albertina Walker \u0026 the Caravans; Andrae Crouch \u0026 The Disciples; the Mighty Clouds of Joy; the Soul Stirrers; the Staple Singers and the Barrett Sisters - all gospel music pioneers. 1994): Contestant on the sixth season of "The Voice.". Singer Joe Ligon, the dynamic front man of the Grammy-winning gospel group Mighty Clouds of Joy, has died. 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The original members of the band include Johnny Martin, Elmo and Ermant Franklin, Leon Polk and Richard Wallace. Julius Cheeks And The Nightingales, Bright Night / The Mighty Clouds Of Joy In Concert, Memory Lane - Best Of: Recordings From 1960-1993, Together As One: A Tribute To The Heritage Of Quartet Music. Ligon told the AP that at the age of 56 he could hit every note that he could at the age of 18. The following statement was issued this evening on the Mighty Clouds of Joy Facebook Page: We are heartbroken to share the news that the Worlds Greatest Male Gospel Singer Willie Joe Ligon, Founder and Lead Singer of the three time Grammy Award winning group The Mighty Clouds of Joy of Los Angeles, California passed away today Sunday, December 11, 2016. His manager, Isaac Lindsey, said Monday that Ligon died on Sunday in Georgia. 1975): Right, country singer-songwriter in husband/wife duo Joey + Rory. Joe was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Cousin, Uncle, Mentor, and Friend to so many who loved him dearly. Jesse Jackson to eulogize his friend at the Antioch funeral. The money will be used for the welfare of Cook's children. Our pledge is to elevate solutions, share successes, and amplify the experiences of Black people. He was 80. 1950): Balladeer, best-selling Mexican artist of all time. )Cli. Original content may not be reproduced or cited without proper attribution to the author and Gospel Music Fever. They were influenced by R&B groups such as The Temptations, as well as the Rev. 1934): Purveyor of classic Philly soul had a hit with "Me and Mrs. Mighty Clouds of Joy is an American traditional gospel music quartet. 1939): Songwriter and producer turned performance art rapper. Bap Kennedy (b. They won back-to-back Grammy Awards in 1978 and 1979 for best soul gospel performance, traditional, and again in 1991 for best traditional soul gospel album. Ligon told the AP that at the age of 56 he could hit every note that he could at the age of 18. Photo taken Wednesday 12/28/16 Ryan Pelham/The Enterprise, Pastor John R. Adolph of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church hugs a mourner after the funeral for gospel singer Joe Ligon on Wednesday. Libra is presently working on several scholarly projects about gospel music in the media as well as gospel music in social movements. "Joe was telling the poorest people there is a brighter side somewhere where the wicked will cease from troubling and all will be at rest.". - Jimmie Allen, Andrew Millsaps Mighty Clouds of Joy was formed in 1954 and started out in a tradition-based style. Wayne Jackson (b. Lonnie Mack (b. Photo taken Wednesday 12/28/16 Ryan Pelham/The Enterprise, Attendees carry floral arrangements during the recessional for the funeral for gospel singer Joe Ligon at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Beaumont on Wednesday. Taylor's song "I Can't Fake It Anymore" from his 1978 album, Keeping My Head Above Water, was sampled by the hip-hop duo Dead Prez in their song "The Hood" (sometimes referred to as "For the Hood")[12] from an advance version of their 2004, second studio album, RBG: Revolutionary but Gangsta. Copyright 2022 CelebrityAccess. He was 46. According to essays by Opal Nations, Richard Edward Wallace was born June 9, 1940, in Austin, Texas. Libra Nicole Boyd, PhD is a musician, award-winning author, gospel music aficionado, and the founder and editor of Gospel Music Fever. Wrote "A Song for You" and co-wrote "Superstar.". It wasn't until 1961 as the group became famous, they added bass, drums, and keyboards to the standard guitar backup and developed a funky sound that split the difference between gospel, and rhythm and blues.In a break with tradition, the groups sound incorporated Soul, R&B, and Rock; all . All Rights Reserved. He was 80. . Following that, Taylor's "Be Ever Wonderful" was sampled by Kendrick Lamar in "DUCKWORTH", from his Pulitzer Prize winning[10][11] 2017, fourth studio album, DAMN. ", Sonny James (b. They become the first gospel act to ever appear on Soul Train, which earned them criticism among traditional gospel music fans. Eventually they added soul, R&B, and rock flourishes . "While God gave him an unusual and Godly talent, he gave it back to God and God kept on giving," Jackson said to the full sanctuary. of Neon Union (with Warner Chappell Music), Jeremy Reeves But the Mighty Clouds took their expansive sound to chart on the Pop, Soul and Disco charts. They won back-to-back Grammy Awards in 1978 and 1979 for best soul gospel performance, traditional, and again in 1991 for best traditional soul gospel album. With a singing style derived from Southern Baptist churches, Ligon would shout, scream and jump into the crowds, which he called cuttin the fool, and would deliver sermons in between songs. Cleveland was influenced by Chicago's Pilgrim Baptist Church choir director Thomas A. Dorsey, known as the "Father of Gospel Music.". Our mission is to expose, promote and celebrate the Gospel through music. ", Christina Grimmie (b. Show all members. The Mighty Clouds of Joy perform on Jubilee Showcase in 1968.For a limited time get the JUBILEE SHOWCASE DVD - 20% ($4) off! [1] He became a member of the Mighty Clouds of Joy gospel group, before joining the Santa Monica Soul Seekers as a tenor singer. He was my vocal backbone in the group. They were influenced by R&B groups such as The Temptations, as well as the Rev. Julius Cheeks, a Los Angeles singer known for his baritone voice and onstage antics. For those who may ask what they can do to honor Richard, we have a simple request. A joyful noise arose from the Antioch gathering and tributes from other artists and the church's choir filled the three-hour service. Denise Matthews aka Vanity (b. He was 80. Many of Gospels all-time great groups, from the Winans to Commissioned, were aided by the barriers broken down by Joe Ligon and the Mighty Clouds in the 1970s, and both Soul and Gospel music have been incredibly influenced and blessed by Joe Ligons pioneering work. [3][4], Taylor died in a car crash in Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1987, aged 53.[1][8]. Michael Cook, member of the legendary Gospel group The Mighty Clouds of Joy, died Friday morning July 18th as a result of a massive coronary. Founded in 1930, the Defender is the leading and most trusted source of Black news and information in the Greater Houston area on multiple platforms: web, social media, print and more. Ligon married Peggy Reece in 1968. (December 11, 2016) We are sad to inform SoulTrackers of the death, at age 80, of legendary Gospel great, Joe Ligon, founder and lead singer of The Mighty Clouds of Joy.Under Ligon's leadership, The Mighty Clouds took Gospel music to a new level of popularity and accessibility, incorporating R&B musical influences and delivering a more contemporary style that allowed the group to reach . (Only until the end of 2022! The Mighty Clouds Of Joy Pray For Me. Starting out in a tradition-based style, eventually elements of soul, R&B, and rock were added into their musical mix. {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. Before there were nationally celebrated athletes and other luminaries of African-American culture, black people could only sing of emancipation and salvation, hiding their hopes in lyrics from songs like the group's first recording, "Steal Away Jesus," which was released in 1960, said Jackson. By Bob Marovich. He did not appear on The Cadets' biggest hit, "Stranded In The Jungle" in 1955; for that session, he was replaced by Prentice Moreland. 1942): Argentinian saxophonistplayed free jazz in the '60s and Latin jazz in the '70s. The Alabama-born Ligon traveled to Los Angeles as a teen and ultimately teamed with an immensely talented group of singers to create The Mighty Clouds of Joy in 1960. They played for President Jimmy Carter and toured extensively overseas. Songs. Loved ones honor gospel singer Joe Ligon at Beaumont funeral, Joe Ligon & The Mighty Clouds of Joy website, Pallbearers carry the casket of gospel singer Joe Ligon during his funeral at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Beaumont on Wednesday. 1941): Texas songwriting legend, author of "Desperadoes Waiting for a Train.". Taylor's music has been sampled throughout hip-hop. The Mighty Clouds of Joy is an American traditional gospel quartet formed in 1961 and based in Los Angeles, California, USA. Michael Cook, a member of the award-winning Mighty Clouds of Joy, died Friday of a heart attack. Kirk grew up in Denver, Colorado, where he was tutored by Wilberforce Whiteman, Paul Whiteman's father. Therefore, at the time of his death, gospel singer Joe Ligon had an estimated net worth of $3 million. Guy Clark (b. Ralph Stanley (b. The Mighty Clouds of Joy Are Forever Lived, 50+ Years Later. With reporting by The Associated Press. Ligon's death also was confirmed by his former booking agent Ricky DeRae. of The Stereotypes, Extreme - Beckie Sugden, Mac Ayres The Mighty Clouds of Joy was formed in 1959 in Los Angeles, CA as a traditional-based style group. The founder and lead vocalist of the Mighty Clouds of Joy, Joe Ligon (born Willie Joe Ligon) helped bring gospel music up to modern standards.Under Ligon's leadership, the Mighty Clouds of Joy changed the standard gospel lineup from a vocal quartet backed by a sole electric guitar to a full-fledged, R&B-influenced group complete with bass, drums, and keyboards. Otis Clay (b. "Gospel singers don't retire, you know, they just die doing what they do," he said. Cards and memorials may be sent to Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace, 2209 Woodlands Drive, Tyler, TX 75703. Mighty Clouds of Joy is an American traditional gospel music quartet. 12/13/2016. With a singing style derived from Southern Baptist churches, Ligon would shout, scream and jump into the crowds, which he called cuttin the fool, and would deliver sermons in between songs. 1957): Far left, keyboardist Black Crowes. He was 80 . (Mighty) Sensational Clouds Of Joy, Flowers Of Joy, Mighty Clouds, Mighty . For those who may ask what they can do to honor Joe, we have a simple request. He is survived by his wife Valerie and . Pete Huttlinger (1961): John Denver guitarist. Photo taken Wednesday 12/28/16 Ryan Pelham/The Enterprise, Mourners arrive for the funeral for gospel singer Joe Ligon at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Beaumont on Wednesday. Photo taken Wednesday 12/28/16 Ryan Pelham/The Enterprise, Peggy Ligon arrives for the funeral for her husband, the late gospel singer Joe Ligon, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Beaumont on Wednesday. Unauthorized reproduction is a violat. The original members of the band include Johnny Martin, Elmo and Ermant . - Lori Peters (USA), Anderson .Paak 1941): Trumpeter in the Mar-Keys, the storied horn section at Stax Records that backed Otis Redding and others. 1942): Singer, songwriter, bandleader, pianist, worked with Phil Spector, Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson and others. - Lyndie Wenner & Marcee Rondan, Blusher Photo taken Wednesday 12/28/16 Ryan Pelham/The Enterprise, Rev. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. JGM was saddened to learn from Debra Ligon and Libra Boyd's post that singer and guitarist Richard Wallace of the Mighty Clouds of Joy passed away Monday, July 27, 2020.. Many in the gospel tradition, like Cooke's Soul Stirrers, Lou Rawls and the Pilgrim Travelers, Pop Staples and Mavis Staples and the Staples Singers and the Rev. "When it's dark, you can see the stars more clearly," he said. He was 46. Ligon was born in Troy, Alabama, but moved to Los Angeles and started the gospel quartet in the 1950s. "We were one of the first groups to do contemporary gospel. Eventually they added soul, R&B, and rock flourishes into their musical mix (one of their early hits was produced by Gamble and Huff) without diluting the essential religious essence of their material. - Tom Gold (Worldwide), The McCrary Sisters of The Stereotypes, Jonathan Yip GMF extends sincere sympathy to the Wallace family and the Clouds during this deeply emotional time. 1941): Funk and R&B great and founder of Earth Wind & Fire. Mighty Clouds of Joy was formed in 1954 and started out in a tradition-based style. - Josh Brinkman (USA, Canada &Mexico) co-booked with Wasserman Music, Courtney Marie Andrews And, whatever the style, the songs were made that much better by Joe Ligon's incredibly powerful lead vocals. Sogumm Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Honor his example of service, accomplishment and modesty, and the next time you walk outside on a stormy day think of Joe and get comfort in knowing that he is no longer in the storm. Dont miss out! Carlos Walker aka Shawty Lo (1976): Atlanta rapper. 1940): Avant garde artist best known for his musical work in minimalism with the Dream Syndicate, which nurtured a young John Cale from the Velvet Underground. Under Ligons leadership, The Mighty Clouds took Gospel music to a new level of popularity and accessibility, incorporating R&B musical influences and delivering a more contemporary style that allowed the group to reach incredible heights of popularity, while also spreading the Word. Ligon told the AP that at the age of 56 he could hit every note that he could at the age of 18. 1948): Jazz fusion drummer who played with Larry Coryell and Weather Report. - Beckie Sugden, Mick Jenkins While we mourn the loss of a very good and humble man, we also celebrate his remarkable life as one of the founding members of one of the most successful groups in gospel music history, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, and hope that it serves as an example to young people around the world to work hard to make their dreams come true, to be willing to explore and push the limits, and to selflessly serve a cause greater than themselves. - Marcee Rondan, The Spinners Over the next seven years, he recorded singles for a succession of labels including Ebb, Duke, Top Rank International, Laurie (where several of his records were credited to Austin Taylor), Warwick, Gold Eagle, Soncraft, and Apt. Joe Ligon. After forming a partnership with songwriter Kevin Wood, the two entered Sweetwater Studios in 2018 . By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. The Mighty Clouds Of Joy. Martin Luther King Jr. to prominence as the effort to secure civil rights burst forward. The original members were Walter Ligon, Johnny Martin, Richard Wallace and Elmer Franklin. Among Mighty Clouds of Joys most popular songs: Time, which crossed over to the R&B charts in 1974, and Mighty High, a 1975 disco hit. Paul Kantner (b. 1932): Houston native, accordionist, composer, musical theorist and philosopher. Copyright 2011-2023 Libra Boyd. He was 80. Joe Ligon R.I.P.The Mighty Clouds of Joy was formed in 1961 and started out in a tradition-based style. 1938): Singer-songwriter became most famous for his work as a producer, shaping ska and reggae. Singer Joe Ligon, the dynamic frontman of the Grammy-winning gospel group Mighty Clouds of Joy, has died. Curly Putman (b. [3], He was influenced by such singers as Little Willie John, Clyde McPhatter and Jackie Wilson. The band released 31 albums, including - Down Memory Lane, In the House of the Lord: Live in Houston, Pray for Me, Sing and Shout, The Truth Is the Power, Mighty Clouds of Joy Live, Live at Music Hall, and Family Circle. And when times are hard, they'd turn to a sound of hope, like the signature song of the Mighty Clouds of Joy called "I've Been in the Storm Too Long. Isaac Lindsey, manager of Joe Ligons Mighty Clouds of Joy. 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