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Oklahoma connection
The Smithsonian archival record places McClarty Sr. in Ada as a gospel singer/pianist and documents a family ensemble.
Musical work and relationships
Gospel singer; pianist; father in a family ensemble with Matthew McClarty Jr. on electric bass and Michael McClarty on guitar.
Hall of Fame account
The Hall catalog lists Matthew McClarty as a gospel vocalist inducted in 1997.
Evidence and remaining questions
Confirm whether the Hall record intentionally omits Sr. and whether it refers to Matthew McClarty Sr. rather than his son.