Chalmers Alford
Chalmers "Spanky" Alford | |
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| Born | Chalmers Edward Alford May 22, 1955 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 24, 2008 (aged 52) |
| Genres | Blues, gospel, neo-soul |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1960s–2008 |
| Formerly of | The Soultronics, Mighty Clouds of Joy |
Chalmers Edward "Spanky" Alford (May 22, 1955 – March 24, 2008) was an American gospel, jazz, and neo-soul guitarist. Alford was born in Philadelphia. He was well known for his playing style, utilizing chord embellishments. He had an illustrious career as a gospel quartet guitar player in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s with groups such as the Mighty Clouds of Joy. His most notable contributions are to the D'Angelo album Voodoo, and his contributions to music from other popular artists including Tupac Shakur, Roy Hargrove, and The Roots.