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- Thomas A. Dorsey - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
(1899-1993). Known for his many up-tempo blues arrangements of gospel music hymns, U.S. songwriter, singer, and pianist Thomas A. Dorsey was often called the Father of Gospel Music. His blending of secular and religious musical styles influenced musicians from Mahalia Jackson to Pat Boone to Elvis Presley.