Chalmers Edward "Spanky" Alford (May 22, 1955 – March 24, 2008) was an American three-time Grammy-winning jazz guitarist. Alford was born in Philadelphia. He was well known for his playing style and use of arpeggiations. He had an illustrious career as a gospel quartet guitar player in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s with groups such as the Mighty Clouds of Joy among others.
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