Effective period / Period of releases: 1958 - 1967

Members: Leon Lumpkins, Harold Cavaness, Billy Nelson (6), Raymond Anrews, Jacques Bland, Charles Barnes (2)

During its long tenure, the Gospel Clefs of Newark, NJ, USA recorded many songs that became gospel standards, including the smash hits “Wings of a Dove” and “Open Our Eyes.” The latter was later covered by Earth, Wind & Fire, and stands as one of the top gospel recordings of all time. Many of the Gospel Clefs’ songs were composed by Leon Lumpkins, the founder, leader, and manager of the group.