Clara Ward, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Clara Ward

American gospel artist; singer, music arranger, songwriter

Date of Birth: 21-Apr-1924

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 16-Jan-1973

Profession: singer, songwriter, music arranger, gospel musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Clara Mae Ward (April 21, 1924 – January 16, 1973) was an American gospel artist who achieved great artistic and commercial success during the 1940s and 1950s, as leader of The Famous Ward Singers.
A gifted singer and arranger, Ward adopted the lead-switching style, previously used primarily by male gospel quartets, creating opportunities for spontaneous improvisation and vamping by each member of the group, while giving virtuoso singers such as Marion Williams the opportunity to perform the lead vocal in songs such as "Surely, God Is Able" (among the first million-selling gospel hits), "How I Got Over" and "Packin' Up".