Thomas Dorsey

Biography

Thomas Andrew Dorsey was a renowned American musician and Christian evangelist whose compositions had a profound impact on early blues and gospel music. He penned over 3,000 songs, including iconic hymns like "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" and "Peace in the Valley", which achieved widespread commercial success across both genres. A pivotal figure in the development of gospel music, Dorsey served as Chicago's Pilgrim Baptist Church music director for 50 years.