Prior to making the successful transition from gospel to Pop and classic R&B music, Sam Cooke, Lou Rawls, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Wilson all got got their start sing in church as young children. Back in the day, it was forbidden to sing or record secular music for the reason it was considered the Devil's music by the ministers of local churches, and there would be major trouble for anyone who decided to pursue a career singing and recording secular music; in addition, to to being accused of leaving the church for that kind of music. With their Gospel trained voices, the musicians...
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