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Based in Los Angeles, the original group members included Joe Ligon (d. 2016), Johnny Martin (d. 1987), Ermant Franklin Jr. (d. 1996), Artis Turnbough (d. 1999), Elmeo Franklin (d. 2008), Richard Wallace (d. 2020), Leon Polk (d. 1998), and David Walker (who also recorded several tracks with Link Wray under the name Bunker Hill).
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- 1961–2012
1959 in Los Angeles, CA. Genre. Religious, R&B. Styles. Black Gospel, Southern Gospel, Traditional Gospel, Gospel, Soul. Group Members. Dwight Gordon, Elmo Franklin, Joe Ligon, Johnny Martin, Michael Cook, Michael McCowin, Paul Beasley, Richard Wallace, Ron Staples, Elmeo Franklin, Ermant Franklin, Ronald Clark, Wilbert Williams. Album Highlights.
Dec 14, 2021 · Founding ensemble member Johnny Martin died on February 12, 1987, in Los Angeles at the age of 46. Elmant Franklin Jr. died on January 17, 1996, in Austin, Texas. He was 65; Elmeo Franklin died on May 7, 2008, in Los Angeles at the age of 71; Willie Joe Ligon died on December 11, 2016, in Los Angeles. He was 80.
Jul 26, 2010 · Album. Role. 1980. Mighty Clouds of Joy. Cloudburst. Vocals. Created by: admin on 26-July-2010 - Last Edited by admin on 07-January-2016.
Nov 19, 2017 · The Mighty Clouds of Joy was formed in 1955 in Los Angeles, California. The original members were Walter Ligon, Johnny Martin, Richard Wallace and Elmer Franklin. The group has won three Grammy Awards, several Stellar Awards, Hall of Fame Inductions, Lifetime Achievement Awards, with more nominations and top selling hit albums along the way.
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Founded In. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States. Members. Clay Hammond. Elmeo Franklin. Ermant Franklin. Joe Ligon. Richard Wallace. Ted Taylor. Wilbert Williams. Mighty Clouds of Joy is an American traditional gospel music quartet. Mighty Clouds of Joy was formed in 1954 and started out in a tradition-based style.
