Calvin Bridges (musician) explained

Calvin Bridges
Birth Name:Calvin James Bridges
Birth Date:January 24, 1952
Origin:Chicago, Illinois
Instrument:Vocals, singer-songwriter
Genre:Gospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel, soul
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Years Active:1988 - present
Label:Word, A&M, Birthright, Pneuma, Spirit
Associated Acts:Faith Tabernacle Choir

Calvin James Bridges (born January 24, 1952) is an American gospel musician. He started his music career, in 1988, with the release of, Renew My Spirit, by Word Records, and this was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. His subsequent album, Awesome, was released by A&M Records, which was his second and last album to chart on the aforementioned chart. He released five more albums, but they did not chart.

Early life

Bridges was born on January 24, 1952, as Calvin James Bridges.[1] [2] [3]

Music career

His music recording career commenced in 1988, with the album, Renew My Spirit, and it was released by Word Records in 1988.[4] This release coincidentally was his breakthrough album upon the Billboard Gospel Albums chart, placing at a peak of No. 12.[5] The subsequent album, Awesome, was released in 1990 by A&M Records,[4] and this placed at a peak of No. 26 on the aforementioned chart.[5]

Discography

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Album detailsPeak chart positions
US
Gos
Renew My Spirit
  • Released: 1988
    • CD, digital download
12
Awesome
  • Released: 1990
    • CD, digital download
26

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Renew My Spirit Work ID: 480191737 ISWC: T0701296856 . . American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers . American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers . April 28, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130306032310/https://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx . March 6, 2013 . Renew My Spirit Work ID: 480191737 ISWC: T0701296856
  2. Book: Carpenter, Bil. Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia. registration. 2005. 54–5. Hal Leonard Corporation . 9780879308414 .
  3. News: U.S. Public Records Index. 2009. Family Search. 231814925.
  4. Web site: Calvin Bridges : Discography . AllMusic. April 17, 2015.
  5. Web site: Calvin Bridges : Awards. Billboard. Billboard (magazine). AllMusic. April 16, 2015.