Discover the incredible journey of The Blind Boys of Alabama, celebrated gospel music legends with over 70 years of history, multiple Grammy Awards, and Lifetime Achievement honors from the NEA and Recording Academy.
Courtesy of Wildey Theatre
The Blind Boys of Alabama
The Wildey Theatre
252 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL
Friday, February 7
7:30pm
The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music.
Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of six GRAMMY® Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 70 years.
The Blind Boys are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material
by songwriters such as Eric Clapton, Prince, and Tom Waits.
They have appeared on recordings with many artists, including Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson,
Aaron Neville, Susan Tedeschi, Ben Harper, Patty Griffin, and Taj Mahal.
The Wildey first opened in 1909 and was the premier community gathering spot for cultural events in Madison County. Read about the entire history at www.wildeytheatre.com The Wildey is owned and operated by the City of Edwardsville.
Wildey Theatre
(618) 307-1750
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