Led by Clarence Fountain, they proclaim their reverence in close harmonies and gutsy improvisations that leap heavenward.

Dan Rather told the story of The Blind Boys through an interview with the remaining founding members Clarence Fountain, Jimmy Carter, and George Scott.

The gospel comes from the Blind Boys of Alabama, featuring Clarence Fountain.

Then they started working the crowd with voices undiminished by decades of singing; the group, formed in 1937, still includes two original members, Clarence Fountain and George Scott.

Ellen Fullman contributed an excruciating buzz saw drone of an electronic score, laced with slivers of religious music by Clarence Fountain and the Five Blind Boys.

For more than 60 years, Clarence Fountain, Mr. Carter and George Scott have been shouting and harmonizing to praise Jesus.

Clarence Fountain and the Five Blind Boys of Alabama, I'm Not That Way Anymore (2004)

The timeless story was retold as part of a gospel music church service, performed by Clarence Fountain and the Five Blind Boys of Alabama.

Now, when I recall the woman in the pink turban or hear the voice of Clarence Fountain, I realize how much I've learned from them.

The death was announced by Clarence Fountain, another original member of the group.