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Biography
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Bells Of Joy
Effective period / Period of releases: 1951 - 1999
Members: A. C. Littlefield, Robert Dawkins (2), Clemmons J. Reed, Vernon Manor, Namon Brown, Ester Littlefield, Willis Littlefield, James Dawkins, A.D. Watson, Edward Denmon, J.T. Stewart, Alton Cyphers
Austin, Texas gospel band which first performed publicly in the Clarksville area of Austin at the Sweet Home Baptist Church. Also known as the Original Bells Of JoyIn more recent times, they often played church services with Willie Nelson. The band was retired in October 2020 when longtime members AD Watson and Willis Littlefield retired from performing.