Edward W. Clayborn
Reverend Edward W. Clayborn (March 10, 1880 – January 1978) was an American musician, known as the "Guitar Evangelist". He sang a form of blues gospel similar to Blind Willie Johnson. Clayborn recorded forty songs, for Vocalion Records between 1926 and 1930.[1] In The Ganymede Takeover, the San Franciscan author Philip K. Dick, a record enthusiast, has a character state that "True Religion", sung by Clayborn was one of the first jazz recordings.[2]
Edward W. Clayborn | |
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Birth name | Edward William Clayborn |
Also known as | The Guitar Evangelist |
Born | March 10, 1880 Richmond, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | January 1978 (aged 98) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, minister |
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Labels | Vocalion |
Clayborn was born in Richmond, Alabama. The year he was born is disputed, with March 10, 1880 being the birthdate given on his WWII draft registration card.
He became a minister at St.Luke's Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, PA. He died in January 1978 in Pittsburgh, PA.
References
- Leggett, Steve. "Rev. Edward Clayborn". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
- P.K. Dick & Ray Nelson, The Ganymede Takeover, Ace Books inc, 1967 pg. 13.
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