S.O.D. "Mighty High" by Mighty Clouds of Joy

219/2017     We need to catch up on a view tributes which certainly includes Mr. June Ligon, lead singer and founder of probably the most successful gospel group in history. They changed the traditional instrumental line from a single electric guitar to a full band backing the gospel singing. Elements of rock, R&B and disco helped to drive the group to Grammy-winning status on more than one occasion.  Born in Alabama,

     Ligon traveled to California at the age of 14 to visit his uncle, enrolled in the local high school, and because he was singing all the time wherever he might be, the right people took notice.  Along with fellow band member Richard Wallace, the two became the only constant members throughout the group's 56 year career, and they are still going.