Formed in 1939, The Blind Boys of Alabama are a five-time Grammy Award-winning American Gospel group. The group has been performing for over 70 years and consists of currently active members from the original founding members. The group has performed a mixture of traditional Gospel favorites, modern spirit songs, and Blues-Southern Soul tunes. Throughout their career, The Blind Boys of Alabama have collaborated with a number of notable musicians, including George Clinton, Louie Armstrong, Willie Nelson, Tom Waits, and Randall Bramblett. The Blind Boys of Alabama have been honored with many awards and accolades, including the prestegious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. They were also the first Gospel music band to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.