| 词条 | The Rance Allen Group | ||||||||||
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| name = The Rance Allen Group | image = | alt = | caption = | image_size = | background = group_or_band | alias = | origin = Monroe, Michigan | genre = Gospel, Rhythm and blues | years_active = 1970 - Present | label = Gospel Truth, Stax | associated_acts = | website = | current_members = Rance Allen, Thomas Allen, Steve Allen| past_members = }} The Rance Allen Group is a gospel music group formed in Monroe, Michigan, and based in Toledo, Ohio.[1] The group's incorporation of rock and soul into traditional gospel music prefigures the crossover success of such artists as Amy Grant, Andrae Crouch, and The Winans.[1][3]The Rance Allen Group was formed by vocalist, guitarist, pianist, and songwriter Rance Allen (b. Monroe, Michigan) with his brothers Tom (drums) and Steve (bass guitar); another brother, Esau (percussionist), joined the group on an intermittent basis.[4]{{Rp|256}} During an appearance at a gospel talent contest in Detroit, Michigan, they came to the attention of one of the judges, record promoter Dave Clark, who worked for Stax Records.[1][4]{{Rp|255–256}} The group was the first to be signed to the Stax imprint Gospel Truth, and they recorded for the Stax organization throughout the 1970s.[1][4]{{Rp|256}} In 1972, the group appeared in the documentary film Wattstax.[2]{{Rp|270}} Following this appearance, the group was named "Best Religious Group" by the National Association of Television and Radio Announcers (NATRA).[2]{{Rp|272}} David Porter co-produced the group's 1975 album A Soulful Experience, for which he wrote an autobiographical song, "Just Found Me".[2]{{Rp|363}} The group's incorporation of rock and soul into traditional black gospel music prefigures the crossover success of such artists as Amy Grant, Andrae Crouch, and The Winans.[1][3] In 1978, the group had a Top 30 R&B hit, "I Belong to You."[3] The group released Miracle Worker in spring 2000.[4] Rance AllenRance Allen (born November 20, 1948) is an American Bishop and gospel musician, and leader of the Rance Allen Group. Known for his extremely wide vocal range and powerful singing voice,[5] Allen became known as the main lead vocalist and the leader[6] of the influential group.[7]He has been pastor of New Bethel Church Of God In Christ in Toledo, since its July 1985 establishment.[8] In November 2011, Rance Allen was elevated to the office of Bishop in the Church of God in Christ, for the Michigan Northwestern Harvest Jurisdiction.[8] Allen was born in 1948 in Monroe, Michigan to Thomas and Emma Pearl Allen. He has 11 siblings: six sisters and five brothers. Allen founded the Rance Allen Group in Detroit in 1969 joined by his brothers Thomas and Steve.[9] Allen is married to Ellen Marie Allen (née Groves). The two were married on December 1, 1970.[10] Awards
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References1. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite AV media notes| title= Straight from the Heart| others= Rance Allen | year= 1994 | first= Lee| last= Hildebrand| publisher= Fantasy Records| id= SCD-8589-2| location= Berkeley, CA}} 2. ^1 2 3 4 5 {{cite book |last1=Bowman |first1=Rob |authorlink1=Rob Bowman (music writer) |title=Soulsville, U.S.A.: The Story of Stax Records |year=1997 |publisher=Schirmer Books |location=New York |isbn=0-02-860268-4}} 3. ^1 2 {{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p197972|label=Rance Allen Group}} 4. ^ {{Cite web | url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=the rance allen group|bio=true}} | title=Biography | work=Billboard.com | authors=Bil Carpenter and Ron Wynn | publisher=Rovi | accessdate=2012-12-03}} 5. ^{{cite web|title=There's no stopping the show-stopping Rance Allen Group at Jazz Fest|publisher=AXS|author=Willis, Fred|url=http://www.axs.com/there-s-no-stopping-the-show-stopping-rance-allen-group-at-jazz-fest-10228|date=April 9, 2014|accessdate=2014-04-09}} 6. ^{{cite web|title=Legendary Rance Allen Group still stirring souls after all these years|publisher=MSR|author=Hallman, Charles|url=https://spokesman-recorder.com/2017/02/09/legendary-rance-allen-group-still-stirring-souls-years/|date=February 9, 2017}} 7. ^{{cite web|title=RANCE ALLEN HOLDS PRIVATE SCREENING OF NEW DOCUMENTARY "MUSIC MAJORS" – The Legend Celebrates 40+ Years in Gospel Music|publisher=Path Megazine|author=Patrick, Kris|url=http://pathmegazine.com/news/gospel/rance-allen-holds-private-screening-of-new-documentary-music-majors-the-legend-celebrates-40-years-in-gospel-music/|date=February 27, 2013|accessdate=2013-02-27}} 8. ^1 {{Cite web | url=http://theranceallengroup.com/rancebio.php | title=Bishop Rance Allen Bio | work=The Rance Allen Group | accessdate=2012-12-03}} 9. ^{{Cite web | url=http://theranceallengroup.com/ourstory.php |title=The Rance Allen Group Story | work=The Rance Allen Group | accessdate=2012-12-03}} 10. ^{{Cite web | url=http://www.newbethelbbministries.org/firstladybio.php | title=Ellen M. Allen Biography-New Bethel Bountiful Blessings COGIC | accessdate=2012-12-18}} 11. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://breathecast.christianpost.com/Christian.Music.Artist-RANCE.ALLEN.GROUP.WINS.TWO.STELLAR.AWARDS/Article-1178_5849.htm|title=RANCE ALLEN GROUP WINS TWO STELLAR AWARDS|publisher=christianpost.com}} External links
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