Bill Moss (musician)

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Name = Bill Moss

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Born = 1931
Selma, Alabama
United States
Died = Death date|2007|06|25
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Genre = Christian
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Bill Moss (1931 – 25 June, 2007) was an American Gospel music singer.

Biography

Early life

Moss was born in 1931 in Selma, Alabama and sang in a choir led by his sister the Rev. Mattie Moss. He served in the Korean War and then moved to Boston, Massachusetts where he was an active singer.

Musical career

Bill Moss & The Celestials

He moved to Detroit, Michigan and formed The Celestials with his wife Essie Moss. Bill Moss & the Celestials would perform with acts such as The Staple Singers and Mighty Clouds of Joy at venues such as the Apollo Theater in Harlem. The Celestials were one of the first gospel groups to use electric instruments. Fact|date=February 2008 Their best known songs include "Turn It Over to Jesus", "Everything is Going to be Alright" and "The Way We Use to Have Church." [http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/06/29/arts/NA-A-E-MUS-US-Obit-Bill-Moss.php AP via "International Herald Tribune", "Gospel legend Bill Moss dies at 76 after bout with emphysema" June 29, 2007] ]

Awards

He was admitted into the International Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2004. ["Billboard Magazine" "Hall of fame honors.(In The Spirit)" November 6, 2004]

Death

He died of emphysema in Detroit in June 2007.

Musical influence

Moss two sons are currently involved in Gospel music: Bill Moss Jr. and James (performs as J. Moss). His sister Mattie Moss Clark and nieces The Clark Sisters are also Gospel music singers.

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