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Tharpe's music left a lasting mark on gospel artist Ira Tucker Sr. Tucker was born in 1915 and died in 1992. He was a member of the Dixie Hummingbirds, a gospel group that was active from the 1930s to the 1970s. Tucker was known for his powerful vocals and his ability to sing in a wide range of styles. He was also a talented songwriter and arranger.