Thomas A. Dorsey: Father of Gospel Music Quiz

When was Thomas A. Dorsey born?

• July 1, 1899
• January 23, 1993
• July 1, 1890
• January 1, 1899

Where was Thomas A. Dorsey born?

• Atlanta, Georgia
• Villa Rica, Georgia
• Savannah, Georgia
• Augusta, Georgia

What type of music did Dorsey start his career with?

• Gospel
• Classical
• Jazz
• Blues and ragtime

What event forced Dorsey to take a break from music for nearly two years?

• A car accident
• A nervous breakdown
• A family tragedy
• A financial crisis

Who convinced Dorsey to return to music?

• A fellow musician
• His family
• A minister
• A record producer

What type of music did Dorsey focus on after his return?

• Blues
• Jazz
• Church music
• Classical

Which famous gospel singer did Dorsey work with, helping to create a new sound?

• Aretha Franklin
• Mahalia Jackson
• Sister Rosetta Tharpe
• Shirley Caesar

What era of music did Dorsey's work help launch?

• The Jazz Age
• The Blues Era
• The Golden Age of Gospel Music
• The Motown Era

In which decade did the 'Golden Age of Gospel Music' begin?

• 1920s
• 1930s
• 1940s
• 1950s

What personal tragedy inspired Dorsey's most famous work?

• The loss of his parents
• The death of his wife and newborn son
• The loss of his home in a fire
• The death of his brother