Bio
Claude Joseph ("Dr. C. J.") Johnson was an American gospel music singing preacher and pastor.
He first acted as pastor at the age of 12 at the Antioch Baptist Church in Barnesville, Georgia. He was pastor in 14 churches, including his own foundation of the St Joseph Missionary Baptist Church. He gained wider prominence in 1964, when he came to the attention of Savoy Records, where he recorded at least 19 albums. Although most of his recorded songs are traditional, 26 are listed as his own compositions.
He first acted as pastor at the age of 12 at the Antioch Baptist Church in Barnesville, Georgia. He was pastor in 14 churches, including his own foundation of the St Joseph Missionary Baptist Church. He gained wider prominence in 1964, when he came to the attention of Savoy Records, where he recorded at least 19 albums. Although most of his recorded songs are traditional, 26 are listed as his own compositions.
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