But just as they inspired us to live on just one more day, the gospel artists that catered to our thirsty souls, had demons they were battling. There's no secret to the rumors of many gospel artist like many of the members of The Caravans with popular soloists Shirley Caesar, Albertina Walker, Casietta George and Dorothy Norwood were alleged lesbians; Clara Ward was allegedly known to have occasional hook ups with women and Rev. James Cleveland allegedly lived a life of homosexuality that the church turned a blind eye to but he created some of the most soul stirring gospel music ever made.
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How Gay Gospel Artists Left a Tainted Legacy for Today’s Generation [Part 1 of 3] | AT2W
