Alex Bradford
Alex Bradford | |
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| Born | January 23, 1927 Bessemer, Alabama, U.S. |
| Origin | New York City, Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | February 15, 1978 (aged 51) Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, composer |
| Years active | 1931–1978 |
| Labels | Apollo, Specialty, Savoy, Gospel, Vee-Jay, Checker, Nashboro, Columbia, Jubilee |
| Formerly of | The Bradford Singers, The Bradford Specials |
Alex Bradford (January 23, 1927 – February 15, 1978) was an American gospel composer, singer, arranger and choir director, who was an influence on artists such as Little Richard, Bob Marley and Ray Charles, and who helped bring about the modern mass choir movement in gospel.