Ain't No Grave The Life And Legacy Of Brother Claude Ely

Philosophy & Religion Biography & Memoir Music, Film & Performing Arts

Ain’t No Grave by Macel Ely II Ph.D. tells the remarkable true story of Brother Claude Ely, the pioneering Pentecostal preacher whose raw, mountain-bred gospel song “Ain’t No Grave” still echoes through American roots music. This 2010 hardcover biography traces Ely’s life from coal-country Kentucky to tent-revival fame, revealing how his fiery faith shaped both spiritual practice and country, blues and rockabilly sounds.

The 344-page narrative weaves interviews, archival photos and first-hand accounts to chart Ely’s influence on artists from Johnny Cash to modern worship bands. Readers interested in Southern gospel, Appalachian culture or Pentecostal history will find a vivid portrait of a man whose voice refused to stay underground.

This copy arrives in very good condition—crisp, unmarked pages, tight binding, intact dust jacket, and a scratch-free CD of original recordings tucked inside. Stored smoke-free, it’s ready for immediate enjoyment or gift-giving.