Clara Ward
From QueerBio.com
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1924 - 1973
Occupation
Entertainment
Description
Gospel singer and music arranger who appeared both solo and with the Ward Singers. Notable albums include 'The Heart, the Faith, the Soul of Clara Ward', 'Soul and Inspiration', and 'Hang Your Tears Out to Dry'. Noted for her influence on singer Aretha Franklin. Honored posthumously at the Songwriters Hall of Fame (1977). Bisexual.