What genre preceded the style that inspired Redding's singing?
Jazz
Blues
Gospel
Rock and Roll
Answer
Redding's singing was inspired by the gospel style, which preceded it. Gospel music is a genre of Christian music that is characterized by its use of call-and-response vocals, simple melodies, and strong rhythms. It originated in the African-American church in the early 19th century and has since become a popular genre of music around the world.
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