Rance Allen (November 19, 1948 – October 31, 2020), was an American Bishop, Minister, and gospel musician, and the founder and leader of the Rance Allen Group. Known for his extremely wide vocal range and powerful singing voice, Allen became known as the main lead vocalist. Ohio’s Bishop Rance Allen, was widely known for the gospel hit “Something About the Name Jesus,”
News of his death was formally announced by Bishop Robert G. Rudolph Jr., who is the Adjutant General of the Church of God in Christ. “God, who is omnipotent and omniscient, has summoned His Servant, Bishop Rance Lee Allen, to eternal rest,” the official note reads.
Today we pay tribute and remember Bishop Allen.. enjoy the sweet sounds of "Something about the name Jesus"
Allen grew in fame as a lead singer of the Rance Allen Group, which he formed with his brothers, Thomas and Steve Allen.”