The Blind Boys of Alabama

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The Blind Boys of Alabama are a gospel group from Alabama that first formed at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind at Talladega, Alabama in 1939. The three main vocalists of the group and their drummer/percussionist are all blind. As of 2010, The Blind Boys of Alabama continue to tour nationally and internationally, with Jimmy Carter singing lead vocals. In 2006, Clarence Fountain, the group's former long-time lead vocalist and founding mem... more
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  • The Original Five Blind Boys Of Alabama,
  • Original Five Blind Boys of Alabama,
  • Original Blind Boys of Alabama,
  • Five Blind Boys of Alabama,
  • The Five Blind Boys Of Alabama,
  • Blind Boys of Alabama

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  • 2008

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  • 2008

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