Golden Gate Quartet
USA
Formed: 1931
Years Active: 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 2000
Genres: Blues
Styles: Spirituals, Country Blues, Electric Memphis Blues, Electric Blues, Memphis Blues
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Pioneer Virginia gospel/pop quartet of the '30s and '40s. Calling their innovative approach to sacred hymns "jubilee" singing, the Golden Gate Quartet, propelled by Willie Johnson and William Langford, enjoyed massive acceptance far outside the church. Their smooth Mills Brothers-influenced harmonies made the Gates naturals for pop crossover success, and they began recording for Victor in 1937. National radio broadcasts and an appearance on John Hammond's 1938 "Spirituals to Swing" concert at Carnegie Hall made them coast-to-coast favorites. By...
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