David's vocals on that song are indeed a bit overly breathy, I agree. Some of the songs are a tad over produced or at least come across that way.
This is an excellent review that reflects the sentiments of many listeners......especially those who sing.
Overall, this is an outstanding project. My personal favorite since Southern Classics. This is the sound and style of GVB music that many of us were used to in the days of Michael English era of the group. It's good to see a return to the mix between some adult contemporary styles to Southern Gospel.
Weird...I didn't see where Mr. Unthank noted anywhere on the review that he wasn't blessed by the CD. Interesting how Ms. Burrus automatically assumes that he was NOT blessed (or really even jealous for that matter) because he felt the vocals were "forced, overly breathy, or overdone".
There is such a thing as a difference of opinion. And that, Ms. Burrus would've been so much friendlier of you to say rather than your assumptions of jealousy or lack of blessings.
I wonder why people take so much offense to these reviews when they are nothing really but an opinion of one person. It's a little comical to me really. Someone having a differing opinion almost always pulls us back to the 2nd grade. Sad...
keep singing for Jesus
Beautiful!~
"forced vocals...?" "overly breathy singing...?" "overdone...?"
Methinks, Mr. Unthank, that you are jealous. Either that, or you're clearly not listening to the same cd that the rest of us are so greatly blessed by.
Oh, and...you get "passed" on the highway. The word you want is "past." You're welcome.
Isaw the sons family a few years a'go at beacon park,harrison ark.and received such a blessing,they sang with such ANNIONTING.when the singing was over,sis.gayle came off the stage,took my hand and began to pray for me,only the HOLY GHOST could have told her my need.BUT GOD SHOWED UP RIGHT ON TIME,I drove home that night in PEACE knowing that everythig was alright,praise the lord.it's still alright.
Way to go, John! I married about 47 years ago and I'm about to get the hang of it. It's a process and as you said, "I'm loving every minute of it."
There's just no sense of fulfillment like belonging to someone. My best advice is . . . never stop dating!
I like how they said they are doing fairs like its a new idea. He implied thsat no one does them anymore. Almost all the top groups do several and how many remember just a couple years ago that Monument Quartet did almost all fairs. McCray has always taken others ideas and tried to make it seem fresh.
John, let me offer my congratulations as well.
I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, JASON. I KNOW GOD HAS A GREAT WORK FOR YOU TO DO AND IF YOU STAY FAITHFUL AND HOLY, I BELIEVE YOU WILL BE ONE OF GOD'S SPECIAL SERVANTS. WE ENJOY CRABB'S MUSIC AND LISTEN TO ALL YOUR MUSIC AS OFTEN AS WE CAN; AND LOOK FORWARDS TO SEEING YOU ON TV OR ON THE INTERNET. NOW, I KNOW ALL THE WORDS TO YOUR SONGS AND I SING ALONG WITH YOU; TEACHING THEM TO MY GRANDCHILDREN. WE LOVE TO SEE YOU IN KC. MAY GOD FOREVER KEEP YOU AND BLESS YOU, JASON, ALWAYS IN OUR PRAYERS --------
Hey everyone, Weston Hinson stopping by to let everyone know that our new website is http://www.westonhinsongroup.com. God Bless You All!!
Response to Les Nixon-
Les, you just cannot know how much we loved singing to your wonderful countrymen and seeing the spectacular land you call home. The Aussies were indeed warmly receptive and genuinely hospitable. And the fellowship with you, Martha and your children was superb. We have nothing but the very best memories of our time joined in ministry with you in Australia. From time to time we still hear glowing reports of how you're still spreading the Word. If you EVER get to the USA don't hesitate to let us know and we'll do everything within our grasp to return your kindness and fellowship. Love in Christ.
Neil Enloe
P.S.- Thanks John for letting les and me reconnect through your forum.
Congratulations John!! I have anticipated this announcement for a while and am absolutely thrilled for you and Leona. Having gotten to know her somewhat through facebook, I believe you will be very happy! God's richest blessings on you both!
Congratulations, John! I've been excited for you for a while, and no less now that it's public information!
I often wonder if Couriers' sponsors in any of the other 80 lands you visited, enjoy the kudos I gained having them minister here. Thirty years after the tours, you know, Australian Christians still think, regardless of my vigorous protests, that I created you; moulded you into a great group, taught you how to sing so good, and let you go to America to get famous like you did. It's a warm cosy feeling, and I'll hold on to it as long as I can. God bless you again and again .... Les Nixon, Sydney, Australia
We are tring to get the performace track for your song "Send Me" is that aval> and if so how o we get it? Thanks for your help
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so happy that Rocky Logan is liveing his dream he has always wanted to do what God wanted
congratulations to 2nd generation and rocky logan
Ben Swett was my best friend. When they asked me to join what was known as THE SOUTHERN QUARTET of Soul's Harbor television back in Minneapolis in the 50's, I had never heard of Southern Quartet music as a Northerner, but loved the black quartets I picked up on radio often driving from a date late at night up North. Ben introduced me to the Statesmen, and other groups, after he decided to travel solo and become a missionary in Jamaica. What a delight that man was, such a good friend. He and I recorded together and often sung together after we moved from Minnesota. I miss him, who was old enough to be my dad, as he was a quality guy with a voice very much like his nephew, BIG CHIEF who was six years younger than Ben, and was raised by Ben's mother in Tifton, Georgia, so they were more like brothers than uncle and nephew. The last year we were together, we hired a tenor from Memphis, and would learn that he went to high school with Elvis Presley, and in fact sang in a quartet with him back in their teens, along with Cecile Blackwood. He and I flagged down Elvin Limo after the King gave a concert at the old Minneapolis Auditorium, and we had to perform at Calvery Temple, Soul's Harbor at the same time. Later talking in front of Ben's house on the main drag going South of downtown Mpls., Jerry saw the Cadillac car with Tennessee license and we chased them down, and Jerry shouted over to them and identified himself, so the car stopped. I was too bashful to join him in the limo to meet Elvis, having never heard of him prior to that night. We traveled a lot with the then pastor, REV. GORDON K. PETERSON, and enjoyed each other a lot. Our baritone was Jack Haag who later went to the Cathedral of Tomorrow in Ohio, along with his wife, Nathalie, working there with the Cathedrals and others. Dale Lundgren
Hi,
I love Gordon's music. I have an old 8-track of the Gallery and listen to it still over and over. I believe the time is really ripe for this song since it seems to me we are closer than ever to the return of Christ. I would like to encourage you to YouTube this song and get it out there so more people can hear the message. Truly our Redemption Draweth Nigh! God bless.
Go Bill!!
i am looking for the cd of the Dixie Echols 40th reunion do you know where i can find it? please let me know may God Bless you.
Terry's songs are so inspiring to me. He blesses me with his music. I hope he comes to Ohio so my sister and I can go to a concert and have the pleasure of being blessed through his singing.
GOD BLESS.
After reading your opinions on the incomparable Big Chief, your digs at the legendary Jake Hess and your off-hand comments regarding the greatest quartet of all-time, The Statesmen, I have this suggestion for you John Scheideman: you should never, ever, under any circumstances express your opinion on SGM again. Opinions as uninformed and blatantly ignorant of the subject matter as yours should forever be stifled!
Had the tremendous oppotunity to meet Jake(Mr. Hess) at the Palace of Auburm Hills at a Gaither sing in the late 90's. After the intermission was over and all scramabled bck into the auditorium, Jake remained at the booth and he and I talked for a few minutes. He gave his address and phone # in Ga, autographed his book and told me to bring my clubs and give him a call! what a gentleman. I will miss him but see him soon!
All our prayers and well wishes go to Sherrill and his family,stay the course,fight the good fight.
I met Ray at my fathers church (The House of Prayer) In Battle Creek when I was 8 years old. I grew up at Churches all over Michigan Listening to Ray and Millie as My father Leo E Swank also sang in a quartet and it was a blessing to me to know Ray, Millie and Ron. My father also passed away 2 years ago so I know He and Ray are having a ball singing with the Angels. Gene R Swank
Praise the Lord! I enjoy gospel music and love the Lord so am certainly happy about Mr. Jon working with Dr. Stanley...my life has been blessed by Dr. Charles Stanley for many years and the Truth in his sermons.
Ann P.
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I've known Anthony since he was 16 and I was 15. I named my son after him, Anthony Mewborn. Me and Anthony have been friends for many of years, I knew his wife Eva and his sons Austin and A.J. I will always remember him, and I will keep his family in my prayers. Austin and A.J. things will get better, just trust in the lord. Eva, I love you and your boys.
Love Ya,
Melba Hyatt
Just heard the news, and I wanted Tracy to know that the Mellon Family Gospel singers are praying for him as he walks through this valley he is in. I know God has a reason, because thats the way my God is, and sometimes he allows things to happen just to show his power and his glory at the end. I am 40 years old and I have diabetes and two heart stints, and I am still out there lifting my voice in his honor, singing louder than ever, and I know Tracy will also. The Perry's are such a blessing to us and have influenced our group in a way that they may never even know. I send our love an prayers for them.
I'm glad you brought up that point, John, because indeed when I was in school and briefly studied the history of the religion they were called Moslems. And they were also referred to as Mohammedans. It seems like we're now being forced to learn more about them. But I'll ever embrace the claims of the real holy book, the Bible, and the glorious things in store for those who accept the only true and living God and His Son, Jesus. Life is good!
Jason Crabb posted on fb that he'll have open heart surgery tomorrow
Well said, Daryl.
In case you ever wondered, the same songs that give you a lift also lift the singers who are singing them. Truth set to music is indeed powerful and effective, whether you're performing or listening.
Like Michael Combs sings,not 4 sale and I belong to Jesus.Read Romans 12:1-2 and 2 Corinthians 6:17.
im so proud of you baby girl i love you <3
Hey John...Wally Fowler told me one time that he wrote "I Bowed on my Knees and Cried Holy" under the alias Bea Packer. Fact or Fiction?
Wonderful news! And I'm so excited that Southern Sound will be in my area in less than two weeks...I can hardly wait to finally see them in concert, especially now that Rick is part of the group!
Let me just chime in here and say that Alan is a terrific guy. We worked together for the better part of three years, and he is a tremendously talented person. I'll never forget hearing him sing for the first time. He started and he was so good I just forgot to sing - I was too busy listening to him!
Hi Jim, Good article. Thanks for the words of encouragement. It was good to see you all at the Homecoming and the new C.D. sounds great. Dan Hearn
John, So often when faced with challenges I think of the Andre Crouch song "Through it All". I'm sure the guiding hand of the Lord will be with you in all you do! God bless!
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This kind of discussion is very good because it get all of us to think about what we are doing. However, the comments got off the subject. Unfortunately, Nick and I go back to the days of the Statesmen, Blackwood Bros, etc. and most of you are too young to have experienced that era. Today we have hundreds, maybe thousands of "groups" that are out there trying to find dates. Very few these groups of today could have even gotten booked back then. I know this will sound very radical but there is not a group today that could have followed the Statesmen or Blackwood Bros.on stage. They electrified the audience without Karaoke tracks,only a piano and no stacked vocals. There performance was polished, there humor was clean and tasteful and their delivery was "show biz" at its finest. If we want to attract a wider audience today we have to get rid of the "tricks" and "tracks" and polish our performances so they are electrifing.
Agreed 
I have been listening to these guys for several years now and everytime I have the pleasure of seeing them perform live it is always such a blessing!!! Such great men!!!
Thanks, Admin person!! Seems to me that Crossroads should've known to give more information if they want more response from the press release! Just sayin'
Be still my soul by the imperials, This song moved me when I first heard it in Florida back in 1979 I was 14. I do not know where this is going to take me as a musician and a christian. If I could only meet Russ Taff, I might find a purpose for what I am called to do with my music as I may know it. Is he even still breathing? This CD was stolen out of my vehicle in 1985 and perhaps this produced fruit. Steven Dwight
Hi Larry,
I wrote to you last year and ordered some of your music tapes. I was wondering if you have some new ones out that I can order?
Also I wanted to ask a question as far as genealogy. I wish Ken was still alive as I am sure he would have done this. We need someone from our direct Biggs family to do a DNA for us. It has to be a direct male descendant of Joseph Biggs. The male carries what we call the Y chromozone which matches exactly to that of his father. The ladies do not have this in their DNA. There appear to be several sets of Biggs in N.C. and Tennessee, no relation. We need to know which line ours comes from. We think it would be the First Biggs that came into Virginia from what little bit we have. But a DNA is the only thing that will make a connection for us. We would like to know if you or some of your family would be willing to do this? I would help pay for it. The cost is about 125.00 and only takes a few minutes to do. The company I would contact will send a kit with some swabs in it and all you do is swabbed the inside of the mouth, put it in the envelope provided and mail back to them. Probably 15 minutes at the most. My Mourning Biggs b. 1792 Her children would be Martin's so they cannot do the Biggs DNA. You are the only one I could think of that might consider doing something like this for us.
Thanks for considering this and Please let me know the names of your new albums. My grandaughter has the tape I ordered and plays it. She is on a mission for her church and enjoys that tape so much.
Sincerely,
Loretta Davis
What a great piece of gospel music history. I first learned of the Goss Brothers from a fellow member of our college quartet, the Ambassadors, when
we sang in the quartet together from l966-1970. As a student at a small Bible college, John Wesley College, in Greensboro, NC, I had to pinch every penny.
But once I heard those guys on Bob Poole's TV program, I couldn't wait to get
my first Goss Brothers LP. And eventually every one I could get my hands on.
I wore the grooves out on "How Green Is Your Valley". The haunting lyrics
"how hard do you labor.....does your light shine so bright to reach souls
apart" still motivate my feeble attempts as an 'ambassador' here over 40
years later. Their biological, molecular harmony preceded the Gatlin Brothers,
the Booth Brothers and others....and remain unmatched in modern gospel.
They have to be vertically integrated into the history of Christian gospel
music as not only precursors to future gospel music paradigms, but also
antecedents to early contemporary Christian music. If there is a 'bridge'
twixt the two, these fellow must be that bridge.
Their influence on my life, music, career, thinking, was clearly axiomatic
for this young believer at mid-century. It was certainly providential
provision. I recently purchased the CD available at larigoss.com and look
forward to enjoying these songs technologically reconfigured in cd format.
I hope to meet Lari and Roni one of these days.
Steve Wood
My husband and I went to see Christlike when they came to Springdale, AR. We bought several cds. One cd was Journey. Someone took the cd out of my car(I do hope they listened) I have tried in all the ways I can to find another Journey cd. Does anyone know where I can purchase one? This group is awsome. Please Help, Bev
Unfortunately, Crossroads, did not give anymore information.
I believe the name of the play that the Stamps, Rambos and the Oaks did was "The Three Nails." I saw it in Harrisburg at a Couriers program at the Pennsylvania Farm Show arena. The play was good in presenting the Gospel, but I had to laugh. Every one in the play had a southern accent (maybe they were all from southern Isreal), which was very noticeable up north in Harrisburg,
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Oops! Perhaps they should have said that the prize includes a guest vocal appearance by Mike or Kelly Bowling or Terah Crabb Penhollow instead of Terah Bowling!
This doesn't give us much information. Who are the members of the group? Do they have a website?
You are correct, Terry was not an original member of the Imperials, he was a member of the original Imperials, just as the press release stated.
I am not trying to foment an argument. I am insisting on accuracy if your going to make a published statement about a group with the history of the Imperials. When one uses the term "Original" they should mean Original. I was there when the Original Imperials were formed. Were you? Many Gospel music fans were not even born when Jake Hess formed the Original Imperials. I was there long before that when Gary filled in for Jake with the Statesmen and sang with the Oak Ridge Quartet before they called themselves "Boys". I was there when Armond sang with the Weatherfords and Henry played the piano for them as well. I honestly think you are trying to cover for your inaccurate write-up with your expansion of the definition of the word "Original". The Imperials, as originally formed were very different in style and sound from the Imperials of Terry's time. Either Terry was a member of the Original Imperials or he was not. It does a dis-service to Gary, Henry, Sherrill(Shaun) and Armond who are the survivors of the Original Imperials to inaccurately imply who was with the Original Imperials. I am a great admirer of Terry Blackwood and the Blackwood Family. I am not an admirer of inaccurate Bios. I know my intent here and it isn't about an argument. There is no argument. Terry was not an "Original" member of the Imperials. That is all that needs to be understood.
I think you are intentionally trying to cause an arguement. Terry was a member of the original Imperials group. It did not say he originated the group. But, he was a member of the original group as opposed to a later group of men trying to also use the name the Imperials.
Your statement of reply using the term "original Imperials" is confusing when you say "differentiate between the group that originated the name" and those that came later. Terry was not a member of the Imperials when they "Originated the name" but he was with the Imperials in their "Heyday" and their finest years. I further think that Terry Blackwood has perhaps the finest Lead Singer voice in all of gospel music. He is truly a legitimate Gospel Singer in every since of the word. His last name doesn't hurt either!!
I bought this CD and love it. 4 + Stars.Gene is one of the best bass singers today.
Mr. Murray is correct. However, I believe the press release is using "the original Imperials" to differentiate between the group that originated the name and those members who consequently joined the group as opposed to the incarnations that have popped up in the last few years all trying to assume the name of The Imperials.
The Press Release is incorrect. Terry Blackwood would be the first one to tell you that he was NOT one of the original Imperials. Mr.Murray is correct. Jake Hess formed the Imperials in December of 1963,long BEFORE Terry sang with them . Jake was the founder and Lead singer. The other original Imperials were Sherrill Nielsen-Tenor, Gary McSpadden-Baritone, Armond Morales-Bass and Henry Slaughter was the Pianist. They were fantastic! When Jake left the Imperials, Gary and Henry left also. Jim Murray and Armond Morales were already with the Imperials at the time Jake left. Terry came into the Imperial organization after Jake left with health problems and when they became much more contemporary in style along with Jim Murray-Tenor, Roger Wyles-Baritone, Armond Morales-Bass and Joe Moscheo on Piano.
Just like in life, as long as a Christian does not compromise core Christian priciples and values, things like this are fine.
Where it becomes a problem is If it becomes a temptation to do things outside those core principles and beliefs and acting on those temptations, then it is not reaching someone who is not a Christian. That person just becomes like the world and can not set an example of Christ. "We are in this world but we are not to become like this world."
Christians singing to Christians (encouragement) is to be commended just as much as reaching out to those who are not Christians. Christian artists can not bring one lost person to a concert unless that person comes with them to an event. It is up to God and the Church to bring in the lost to hear the gospel. It is up to the artist to bring quality music that sends a clear message, just like pastors have to preach a clear and consice message. Are we to beat someone over the head with a bible. NO. Just a clear message and the Holy Spirit does the rest.
I went to school with Geraldine & I am trying to get in touch with her. Please send me her email address.
The pentagon:
It is a regular pentagon that has 5 sides, 5 floors and 5 rings per floor with a total of 28.2 km of corridors. The total floor area of the pentagon is 117 000 m². The lenght of each wall is 280 m. The model should be 3 mm high. The area of the base of the mode to the actual should have a ratio of 1 : 100 000 000
I need to find the volume of the pentagon model in cm
Volume of pentagon = L x W x H
Please help.
Thank you soo much!
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Solve.
Alexander and Judy are 32 miles apart on a calm lake paddling toward each other. Alexander paddles at 5 miles per hour, while Judy paddles at 8 miles per hour. How long will it take them to meet?
Problem 2
Solve.
Linda and Dave leave simultaneously from the same starting point biking in opposite directions. Linda bikes at 7 miles per hour and Dave bikes at 10 miles per hour. How long will it be until they are 22 miles apart from each other?
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I want to be a music journalist and I'm just trying to get some experience now by writing on this blog. If you have any suggestions on how I could make this better, please tell me. I enjoy your criticism!!!(:
This pop punk quartet from Baltimore, Maryland certainly do not dissapoint on this acoustic set, recorded at the MTV studios. The live concert, which can be purchased as a DVD/CD pack at your local record store was released shortly after the band put out their third studio album, Nothing Personal. Their performance is compromised of six songs and on the DVD, you can see that these guys leave their audience absolutely mesmorized. Though they start off their set with the ever catchy Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don’t) which proves to pump the crowd up as they put emphasis on the Go! part of the chorus. These boys travel back to their roots as they bring us the lovely melodies which accompany Their So Wrong It’s Right tracks, like, Coffee Shop Soundtrack (which depicts an affair that vocalist Gaskarth had with a married woman) and Remembering Sunday (which gives us a surprise as Kate Voegele performs Juliet Simm’s part beautifully). Also off this album, proven to quite the crowd favourite is Jasey Rae. I have to admit, that this track just may sound better when performed acoustic. The passion that is expressed during this song may be the exact reason why. Following Jasey is Weightless, the turn around point in the Nothing Personal album which lifted Gaskarth out of writer’s block and is considered probably the most sucessful track on the album. What would a All Time Low performance be without a little Dear Maria? To wrap up thier performance, the band close with a classic (as far as the underground alt-rock scene is concerned) Dear Maria Count Me In. Their is hope in the final words that say “There’s a story at the bottom of this bottle�, something that is coincidentally proved in practically all All Time Low songs. Fact is, All Time Low always has a story to tell, whether it be about strippers, married woman, breaking out, or simply falling in over your head for love. This is a characteristic that helps them shine and rise above the numerous groups that so enviously strive to emulate them. There is no doubt in my mind that the future holds great promises for All Time Low.
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I know this is kind of weird, but when you think about it how do the deer to cross at the yellow "deer crossing" signs?
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PGs:
Derek Fisher
Earl Watson
Rafer Alston
SG's:
Rashad McCants
Marko Jaric
It's a Rotisserie league. Currently I don't need Terry in my starting lineup. If I do replace I'd be leaning more towards PG with Wade's recent injury problems.
Thanks in advance,
Terry meaning Jason Terry (Dal). Sorry.
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Do any of you live in fresno? where can i buy good clothes here?
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Who played the sexy doctor on the episode of Becker where he wanted to sleep with her but turned her down because of Chris his girlfriend at the time
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Chester, thanks for your comment. I do not know Alfred Baize from Midland. Sorry I could not help you with this. Congratulations on your singing with the MelodyMasters quartet. There are a lot of really good singers in Texas. I lived in Ft. Worth for a while, and discovered that there were a lot of great singers in the state of Texas. I imagine you are among that group. May God richly bless you.
Bill Baize
As a teenager, I attended the Frank Stamps School of Music and sang in a quarter called the melody masters. Bill Branch from Midland, Texas organized the quarter and our bass was Alfred Baize from Midland. Just wondering if you were related or knew him.
Country and gospel music have been entwined for decades. And to suggest that a gospel artist must be separated from country or other music to be "true" is something I can't agree with at all. Christians singing to Christians doesn't help anyone else.
lookig forward to listening to the doerfels onhere.
I'm a Canadian living in SOUTHERN Ontario and I LOVE Southern Gospel Music.
Incredible talent! Love his music!
You should do a search and listen to Josh Turner tell his testimony as to why he's doing country music. It airs on CMT or GAC sometimes. It's during an acoustic set. It really chokes him up.
To me it's not much different than a Christian not working at a Christian school as a teacher but as a teacher at a public school. It presents more witnessing opportunities.
I love the Isaacs. I really do. I probably have 10 of their CD's - including their current "Naturally" almost acapella one.
But I always wonder why many Christian/Gospel singers mingle with the modern Country singers so much. What is the attraction - money or fame? I know they are all "artists" and "performers" trying to make good music to entertain. It seems that stories like this somehow validates what Christians believe/what we are doing because one of our own has made the mainstream of society.
I know that Sonya is married to a country guy now. I'm sure he is a Christian and a great guy. I hope Sony and other Christian musicians use their God-given talent for his glory.
I also know that Nashville is one big musical family of some country, Christian, and other talents. I just don't know if all this is pleasing to the Lord.
In the young career of Monument Quartet they have had the opportunity to perform at the West Virginia State Fair, the Winkler Harvest Festival in Winkler Manitoba Canada. They have performed at Silver Dollar City in Branson MO and Dollywood in Pidgin Forge TN. Monument's 2008 schedule boasts more than 70 fairs and Festivals including the New Jersey State Fair, Delaware State Fair, West Tennessee State Fair, West Missouri State Fair and returning to the West Virginia State Fair, the Punxsutawney Ground Hog Festival in PA and the National Peanut Festival in AL. With more than 40 dates already on hold for 2009 it is clear that these guys have already stolen the hearts of people all across the U.S. and are destined to become America's premier country quartet and variety entertainers.
Whatever happened to these people? I have a couple of their albums (Keep Your Eyes on the Master & Live! at Dry Valley) and would seriously like to know if they still sing or if they're involved in some musical aspirations. Thanks for any information!
I took that picture!! It's from my album I have of them "The Sensational Statesmen with Hovie Lister", every song on it was written by Big Chief Wetherington!You can find the pic on the Statesmen fan page on Facebook.
As a small time quartet promoter in NW PA in the late 70's I have worked with several groups most not as well know as the BRQ I want any who may be reading this to know that the BRQ always treated me better than any group I promoted, Elmo was always so easy to work with and made it fun! Fred, Elmo, Bill & Burl were also very friendly and helpful, Even when I was part of an audience that I had no connection with they recognized me and Burl always gave me an album. Best of all being an aspireing singer I was greatly honored when the BRQ backed me up on "I Wouldn't Take nothing for my journey now. Thanks for the great memories, Jim
Quiet time is always good for the soul. (Personally, I prefer a la mode myself!) LOL
I think she is awesome.I heard her sing at loxley church of god.And I thought she was awesome.I hope to hear her again.
how about re-releasing some of there classic old material-- for one, place their live video on dvd - I'M FEELING JUST FINE.
I am the biggest Dixie Melody Boys fan...I stand 6 foot 8 and weight is 475- ha ha
Love All groups.
Big AL
I suppose that in the timeline of the Blueridge my husband and I were fans of the more recent group. Bill Crowe, Jim Woods, Bo, Steve Boyd, Roger Golden, Gary, Mac and, of course my Randy. We had some wonderful times and often reminice about "the good old days". I would love to hear from any of the old gang.
Nancy & Bryce Barker
The Stamps and the Imperials used that concept for a while also.
missed will be missed by millions . BUT we will see him and hear him again. We have that hope in Christ.
Your sons Bless's my soul
Your group is one of the best, if not the best. I love you singing.
Hi, Vicky!
Accidentally ran across your name; I'm a devout Christian and sing too (non-professionally). :o)
For a time around 1970(could have been that year or a year either way)the Stamps, Ramobos, and the Oak Ridge Boys did a package tour called the Gospel Festival Show.
The highight of those shows was a play performed by members of all three groups called "The Three Nails". They weren't a "team" in the sense that the Blackwoods and Statesmen were, but this was a special package tour, not unlike the ones put together by the cast of the "Gospel Singing Jubilee" during that TV show's early years.
I believe the press release is referring to the original Imperials as the group that originated the name and those members who consequently joined the group as opposed to those incarnations that have popped up in the last few years.
Actually, Terry Blackwood was not part of the original Imperials. He replaced the group's founder, Jake Hess.
“Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more.”—-Mark Twain
J.D. Summer and the Stamps were part of that team with the Rambos. There was a play involved but the name escapes me.
Would rather see Ryan Seaton with EHSS....he's better in the lead singer's slot!
I'm so sorry to hear this. Praying for George.
God is good all the time & all the time God is good.
Elaine Harcourt
Seems like there has been several attempts to copy this "team" concept. Didn't the Kingsmen and Gold City do some dates together as KingsGold? And didn't the McKameys and Inspirations do some traveling as a tour team? Also I thought I could remember the Oak Ridge Boys, the Rambos and another group traveling together and even doing some singing/production/acting together.
John, I really enjoy these articles. They are so historically accurate and interesting. Please keep up the great work.
