Clay Evans (pastor)
Clay Evans (June 23, 1925 – November 27, 2019) was an African American Baptist pastor, civil rights activist and singer-songwriter. He was the founder of the influential Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. He was famous for his gospel music.[1]
Clay Evans | |
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Also known as | Rev. Clay Evans |
Born | Brownsville, Tennessee, U.S. | June 23, 1925
Died | November 27, 2019 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | (aged 94)
Genres | gospel, black gospel, urban contemporary gospel |
Occupation(s) | Minister Singer, songwriter |
Instruments | vocals, singer-songwriter |
Years active | 1950–2019 |
Labels | Savoy, Jewel, Paula, Meek, Blackberry, Pro-Arte |
Associated acts | Charles Jenkins |
Evans released his first musical project in 1984, What He's Done For Me with Savoy Records. His latest album, It's Me Again, released in 2006 by Meek Records, failed to chart. He received a nomination for the Best Gospel Album at the 1997 Soul Train Music Awards.
References
- ↑ O'Donnell, Maureen. Rev. Clay Evans, civil rights leader, evangelical broadcaster and gospel icon, dies at 94. Chicago Suntimes. https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/11/27/20986170/rev-clay-evans-civil-rights-leader-evangelical-broadcaster-gospel-icon-dies-obituary. Retrieved 27 November 2019.