Original publicity photograph of the "Thunderbolt of the West," arguably the greatest male gospel singer of all time, in his choir robes mid-song. Facsimile signature within the negative at the left: "Br. Joe May / 'King' of Gospel Singers." Some small creases and cracks to the photograph, with several tape remnants; the photograph is mounted on two layers of black paper, with two vintage family photographs and further mounting remnants on the verso. 7.75 x 9.5 inches (19.4 x 24.4 cm).