Former Lone Star Quartet lead and baritone Clarence Turbyfill joined to sing tenor. On this song, the turn-around comes after verse two. Truly the Lords ambassador whose heart and voice had wings. We want to fit in and compliment the look of your event. Frank Stamps Quartet, Stamps All Stars, Old Original Stamps Quartet, Old Gentlemen, The Stamps Quartet (with Frank Stamps) History (1920-1962) While Frank Stamps and his brother, V O Stamps, worked for the Vaughan Music Company around 1920, Frank originated the first Stamps Quartet. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Sumner appears in the May 1965 issue of Gospel Music Hi-Lites. Marks, after hearing me sing, told me he would get me a job with his son-in-law, Mr. Frank Stamps; and, I was thrilled to death. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? During the ensuing years more personnel changes occurred. He is a member of the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1997. We have footsteps to follow. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The Stamps Quartet were back up vocalists for: The worlds greatest entertainer.Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country MusicTammy Wynette, Country Bluegrass Artist..Ricky Skaggs, Country Music ArtistBrenda Lee, Country Music ArtistJerry Lee Lewis, Country Music Artist.Willie Nelson, Pop ArtistLeslie Ughams, The Singing Governor of LouisianaJimmie Davis, ******************************************************************************, Ed Enoch - Owner Manager Lead Vocalist. "He was the leader of the convention singing too. Frank worked as a pumper for Texaco for over 40 years and was actively involved in their union. This reformation was under the direction, guidance and creative mind of J.D. During the final years of the group, they toured the United States and Europe, appearing at numerous Elvis tribute events in addition to headlining on the gospel concert circuit. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet a coveted spot on the Elvis Presley show. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [In the early 1940's, the Blackwoods were known as "The Blackwood Brothers' Stamps Quartet.] In 1936, he was a founding father of the National Singing Convention, an organization which has convened annually ever since. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Chicago Style Your loss is far greater than ours. Friday, February 24 10 AM - 6 PM Saturday, February 25 10 AM - 6 PM Sunday, February 26 10 AM - 3 PM. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. In 1948 they moved to WSPA radio Spartanburg, SC and dropped the "Stamps" name. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Group members were Palmer Wheeler, Roy Wheeler, Dwight Brock, Odis Echols and Frank Stamps. Retrieved, November 17, 2011 from http://www.sghistory.com/index.php?n=J.JD_Sumner_And_The_Stamps_Quartet. Sumner, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Shaun Stalzer, = Recordings were issued from this master. There is a problem with your email/password. When Dwight Brock (brother to Lena "Mom" Speer) joined the group at the piano, he was one of the first to introduce instrumental turnarounds between the verses. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This account has been disabled. By 1980, J D himself was filling in with Hovie Lister and the Statesmen. They also organized the Frank Stamps and His All Star Quartet, which was the first in a long line of gospel quartets to feature the name Stamps. No man has ever done more than he in all fields of Gospel Music. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. I tried to sing like him. For the thousands of miles traveled, for the inspirational performances you shared, for the companionship and love for one another. Their office was headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. WOOF woof woof !!!?!! After Elvis death, the group was unstable with several members coming and going. The Stamps Quartet was a Southern Gospel group from. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet - Discography of American Historical Recordings Frank Stamps All Star Quartet Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1932 Roles Represented in DAHR: Vocal group, Musical group See Also: Stamps Quartet = Recordings are available for online listening. Texas Gospel Music Museum and Hall of Fame. Working for the King (1971-1977) February 24 - 26, 2023. Albert Goldman, Elvis (New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. We have fun, upbeat arrangements of swinging hot tunes from the great American songbook era, 1920s - 1960s, and our band is comprised of professional and experienced musicians. During their years with Elvis and as long as JD Sumner owned the group in the years that followed, they were typically billed as JD Sumner & The Stamps Quartet. He also left his own group, the Stamps All Stars, to sing in the group his brother had owned, the Old Original Stamps Quartet. There was an error deleting this problem. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. To use this feature, use a newer browser. We want your guests to have a memorable experience, to enjoy the vibe you have created by hiring a live band. The Stamps Quartet is a gospel quartet originally founded in 1924 in Dallas by Virgil Oliver Stamps. "He started the quartet field of music as we know it today. Southern Gospel History, JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet (http://www.sghistory.com/index.php?n=J.JD_Sumner_And_The_Stamps_Quartet), accessed June 25, 2011. They would hit the stage running with excitement and energy, enabling them to transcend the boundaries of age and style. With the success of the website and the continued support of his fans, the legacy of J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet lives on and is in good hands as long as we remember. The Stamps Quartet is a gospel quartet originally founded in 1924 in Dallas by Virgil Oliver Stamps. He served in World War I, then attended the Vaughan School Of Music where he developed his skills as a bass singer. When J D Sumner passed away in 1998, the final members of the group were Sumner, Strickland, Ed Enoch, Hill, and Kelso. The Stamps Quartet was a Southern Gospel group from Two Stamps and A Baxter A series of significant events in the 1920s launched a legendary name in gospel music. Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Give The World A Smile" became the group's first major hit and later became their signature song. MLA Style. Our loss has certainly been Heaven's gain. Sumner remained as the bass singer with the Blackwood Brothers until 1965, when he made the decision that would prove to be the most pivotal point in the destiny of the Stamps Quartet. I think when he spoke to me about it in Fort Worth that he knew it would not be long until this day would come. In 1946, Sally says the attendance was over 1,100. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Ed Enoch and members of the world-famous Stamps Quartet were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1997. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). May God Bless You and Yours." 11/25/1929: Living for Jesus: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group : Victor: BVE-56591: 10-in. J. D. Sumner and the Stamps blazed a new path in the gospel music field, when Sumner committed his group to taking gospel music into the secular arena, working with Elvis Presley. He joined the US Navy in February 1942 and proudly served in the South Pacific and off China and Korea while aboard the USS Whitney and USS Guam. Learn more about merges. No recordings issued from other masters. 1-800-373-5614 In today, Out tommorow California Stamp Co. You can reach us during Monday - Friday has unbeatable prices. The remaining members of the group, however, continued to record as the Stamps Quartet for a short time thereafter but soon changed the name to the Plainsmen Quartet. Failed to delete memorial. They also participated in the county and state singing conventions and company-sponsored singing schools. Members of groups owned by the Stamps company were swapped around like modern sports stars, only more frequently. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. This song is a bit unique in that when Brock completes his intro on piano, he continues playing a rhythm under the singers. / "After Frank's brother, V.O. Contact Firefly Jazz Quartet from San Diego on The Bash. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: vocalist, bass vocal, songwriter : Victor: BVE-56592: 10-in. Christian Music Archive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. Failed to report flower. It's free to book and make secure online payments through The Bash. Terry Blackwood, Smiling Joe Roper, Jerry Redd, Big Jim Waits, and Roger McDuff were members of the new Stamps around 1962. They include: Napier, Welborn, Randall, Randall, & Lester. At one point, he even sued his brother Frank for using a duplicate (or nearly duplicate) name. We look good too! His theme song and motto, "Give the World A Smile," became as well known as The . Warren returned to sing tenor while Toney and Hill remained with the group during the name change. Frank Stamps, one of gospel musics foremost singers, recording artists, music publishers, broadcasters, masters of ceremony, and through the Stamps Quartet School of Music, educators. In 1967, J D and James Blackwood swapped bass singers . My words to express what Mr. Frank did and what he was to Gospel Music are inadequate. This is a carousel with slides. First Rebirth (1962) In exchange, groups were allowed to use Stamps or Stamps-Baxter as part of their own name. (Signed) J.D. Sumner. Just his name told all. 8:30am - 4:30pm PST Give us a try! Frank Stamps Quartet Give The World a Smile 1927 9,127 views May 17, 2014 The first recording on a major label by any quartet. In 1936, he was a founding father of the National Singing Convention, an organization which has convened annually ever since. J.D. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, Memphis, TN. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 2/15/1932: I want to hear him call my name: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: J D and Hovie carried on for a while with Shaun Nielsen, Jack Toney, and Ed Hill, but ultimately J D decided to revive the Stamps name. knew Elvis loved gospel music as much as he did. You are able to edit albums and add credit info if you have created an account. Send the Editors a message about this record. In 1936, he was a founding father of the National Singing Convention, an organization which has convened annually ever since. A series of significant events in the 1920s launched a legendary name in gospel music. Ed Enoch, owner manager lead singer - is continuing the legacy of the Stamps Quartet by receiving the official/legal trademark for the historical, Stamps Quartet name in 2003. Christian Music Archive is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. Brock originated the \"turn-around,\" which is another intro played after the first verse and chorus has been sung. Community EventReviewed on January 16, 2016From San Diego, CA. J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet maintained a major force in the Gospel Music Industry for the past thirty three years, with such talented members (in alphabetical order) as; C. J. Almgren 1988-1995, Tim Baty 1968-1969, Bill Baize 1971-1976, Jimmy Blackwood 1965-1969, Billy Blackwood 1966-1969, Ronnie Booth 1976, Tony Brown 1965-1972, Pat Brown 1976, Nick Bruno 1972-1974, Gary Buck 1970-1971, Gary Buck Buckles 1976-1978, Duke Dumas 1966-1972, Ed Enoch 1969-1980 again 1991-1998, Big John Hall 1964-1965, Kenny Hicks 1970-1973, David Hildreth 1969-1970, Ed Hill 1975-1979 and 1988-1998, Jim Hill 1965-1968, Jerry Kelso 1995-1998, Richard Lee 1979, Mylon LeFevre 1963-1965 and 1966-1968, Ronnie Mabe 1974-1977, Roger McDuff 1964-1965, Roy McNeal 1968-1970, Jennifer OBrian 1979-1980, David Ponder 1980, Chuck Ramsey 1965, Linda Robinson 1972, Dave Roland 1974-1975, Milton Smith 1977, Sandra Steel 1978-1979, Larry Strickland 1976-1980, Rick Strickland 1994-1998, Richard Sterban 1970-1973, Donnie Sumner 1965-1974, Tommy Thompson 1990, Jack Tony 1988-1991, Jerry Trammel 1998-1991, Steve Warren 1988-1989 and 1991-1994, Ed Wideman 1973. Recent projects have included backup vocals for Alan Jacksons Precious Memories Volume II, recorded in 2013. They had regular programs on Dallas radio stations WFFA and KRLD and performed in churches and other venues in the Dallas area. Bill Baize was soon singing tenor, and Ed Hill later came to the Stamps from the Prophets. V O Stamps also formed a quartet of his own. (16 October 2011), http://www.sghistory.com/index.php?n=J.JD_Sumner_And_The_Stamps_Quartet. In its illustrious history the Stamps Quartet has also backed such stars as Tammy Wynette, Willie Nelson, Ricky Skaggs, and Jerry Lee Lewis. That longevity would have been impossible without the blood, sweat and tears of J. D. Sumner. This partnership became the most successful publisher of shape note hymn books in the United States. Weve updated the security on the site. Frank Stamps decided to narrow his attention to publishing songbooks around 1950. If you change your mind, you can easily unsubscribe. Country Music Association's (CMA) Fan Fair 2004, Nashville, Tennessee. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. They were already touring in their custom bus since 1962. JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. By that time V. O. Stamps had partnered with J. R. Baxter to form the Stamps-Baxter Music and Printing Company, which was instrumental in the development of the various Stamps Quartets over the years and also became one of the most successful printers of shape note hymnbooks in the United States. He was a former deacon at the Second Baptist Church and Fellowship Baptist Church, both of Bridge City.He is survived by three daughters, Kathy Waldrip of Midlothian, Texas, Susan Meyer and her husband Fred of Sherman, and Janice Renee Stamps Anderson of Sherman; one son, David Earl Stamps and wife Elizabeth of Houston; nine grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; one great great grandson; one brother, Virgil Stamps and his wife Ann of Houston; two sisters-in-law, Avis Stamps of Timpson and Elizabeth Stamps of Round Rock, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. This entry belongs to the following Handbook Special Projects: We are a community-supported, non-profit organization and we humbly ask for your support because the careful and accurate recording of our history has never been more important. We are the Firefly Jazz Quartet and it is our mission to supply classy, hip, live music to all of San Diego County. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. External links are provided for reference purposes. woof woof !!!??? To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. The Stamps Quartet was honored as special guests appearing on the. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Stamps Quartet - Discography of American Historical Recordings Stamps Quartet Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1929 Roles Represented in DAHR: Vocal group See Also: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet = Recordings are available for online listening. The Frank Stamps Quartet signed a recording contract with Victor in 1927. This move also established the now revered four guys and a piano configuration for male quartet singing. Published by the Texas State Historical Association. URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/316190. Sumner and his Stamps had the honor of working with Elvis on his personal appearances, films and recordings from 1971, until they made their last live appearance with Elvis on June 26, 1977. Compare us to other. 2022 - California stamp Company. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. "We are proud to have his lovely wife with us; and, you can rest assured that as long as there is a Stamps Quartet Music Company, Mrs. Sally Stamps will help guide the work. 2/15/1932: Troubles all will end: Piedmont Melody Boys: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group, Musical group : Victor: BVE-70694: 10-in. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. California Stamp Company. Stamps School of Music in 1924, and his brother Frank (born around 1890 in Gilmer, Texas) established the first Stamps Quartet around the same time. We can dress in all black, cocktail, formal, theme it's up to you. Search above to list available cemeteries. companies. "Frank Stamps All Star Quartet." You remember that a mantle was passed from Frank Stamps to J. D. Sumner, as far back as the 1920s, when a four-year old, after hearing Frank Stamps sing at a Wimauma, Florida camp meeting, told his mama that he knew he was going to be a bass singer like Mr. Frank Stamps. If my owner doesn't like you, neither do I. cemeteries found in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. = Recordings were issued from this master. Beginning in 1971 and lasting for over half a decade, the Stamps Quartet reached its greatest popularity as the main backup group for Elvis Presley until his death in 1977. Check out these verified reviews from bookings on The Bash. No recordings issued from other masters. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. This is a portion of a song recorded by Frank Stamps \u0026 His All-Star Quartet in the late 1920s. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. It all started in 1924 when V O Stamps formed the V O Stamps School Of Music. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Please enter your email and password to sign in. In 2015 the Stamps Quartet consisted of Ed Enoch (manager and lead vocalist), Michael Means (bass), Joe Combs (baritone), and Tony Goforth (tenor). Compare us to other, 8:30am - 4:30pm PST Give us a try! By that point, the group included Big John Hall, Jim Hill, and Mylon LeFevre. Signup today for our free newsletter, Especially Texan. Frank formed the V.O. He was named after his uncle Frank Stamps, the founder and lead singer of the original gospel singing Stamps Quartet.

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