Quite simply, yes. He grew up in Memphis, steeped in black music - as a result, the influence of both blues and gospel can be quite clearly seen in much of his music and performance.
Gospel and blues
Mainly Gospel music.
Gospel and blues (APEX) Class of 2011
African Gospel Blues Ragtime Dixieland Orchestra All of these styles helped influence and shape jazz into what it is today
Quite simply, yes. He grew up in Memphis, steeped in black music - as a result, the influence of both blues and gospel can be quite clearly seen in much of his music and performance.
Gospel and blues
Mainly Gospel music.
Gospel and blues (APEX) Class of 2011
No, it is know for Blues
African Gospel Blues Ragtime Dixieland Orchestra All of these styles helped influence and shape jazz into what it is today
Gospel and blues (APEX) Class of 2011
Gospel and blues
i didnt evrything came from blues
Gospel and R&B
R & B (Rhythm and Blues) and (black) Gospel music
You are probably referring to "blues" music, or rhythm and blues. The song "Summertime" is very "bluesy" sounding.