1945–1981
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Willmer Broadnax
1916–1992
United States
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Biography
Willmer M. "Little Axe" Broadnax (December 28, 1916 – June 1, 1992) was an American hard gospel quartet singer during the golden age of traditional black gospel. His most common nickname was "Little Axe", due to both his small stature and his brother William "Big Axe" Broadnax, who was a popular baritone.
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