Gospel Groups: The Radio Four

The Radio Four

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The Radio Four were led by Reverend Morgan Babb and released some recordings during the 1950's on various labels. The other members are not listed. Their songs are on the streaming platforms after being released on compilations in recent years. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way:  Sending up this prayer

Origin: US

Genre: Gospel

Labels: Nashboro, Tennessee and Republic Records 

Gospel Groups: Bill Landford and The Landfordaires

Bill Landford and The Landfordaires

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Bill Landford was a member of the groups, The Golden Gate Quartet, The Southern Sons and Selah Jubilee Singers. The group he led sang gospel and spirituals in the Folk, World and Country styles. Their songs had a guitar strum at the beginning. They had great harmonies on these acapella pieces which can be found on numerous compilations. They released some traditional pieces and also some songs written by Mr. Bill Landford. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: You ain't got faith (till you got religion)

Origin: US

Genre: Gospel, Spiritual 

Styles: County, Folk and World

Label: Columbia 

Gospel Groups: Silver Leaf Quartet Of Norfolk

Silver Leaf Quartet Of Norfolk

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The Group was an all male acapella group with a member that had a high pitched vocal style. They were sometimes accompanied by the organ on some pieces, but they still infused the acapella techniques on these songs. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: When Jesus comes

Origin: US 

Genre: Gospel, Acapella 

Also known as: Gold Palm Quartet 

Years active: 1928 - 1931

Members: Melvin Smith (First Tenor, Lead Vocals), William Thatch (Falsetto Vocals), William Boush (Baritone Vocals), Luther Daniels (Bass Vocals) 

Gospel Groups: The Ebony Three

The Ebony Three 

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Gospel Group, The Ebony Three, recorded for Decca in 1938. The members are unknown and they appear on a number of compilations. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way:  Go down Moses

Origin: US

Genre: Gospel

Label: Decca 

Gospel Groups: The Violinaires

The Violinaires

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The Violinaires were a Gospel Group that was founded in Detroit Michigan in the US. They were also known as The Gales, The Question Marks and The Fantastic Violinaires. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way:  Stand by me 

Origin: Detroit, Michigan, US

Label: Malaco, Jewel Records, Checker, Chess

Members: Charles Brown, Charlie "Cole Black" Brown, Cleofas Tilman, James Byers, James McCurdy, Leo Coney, Robert Blair, Robert Wilson and Wilson Deshields

Gospel Groups: James P. Peterson & Baltimore Fellowship Choir

James P. Peterson & Baltimore Fellowship Choir

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This Group released organ, piano and percussion heavy songs. They released their self titled album in 1970 and other works up to 1978. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: God is moving

Origin: US

Years active: 1970's 

Labels: Mark Records and TR Records Inc

Members: James P Peterson, Carlene Dixon, Diane Scott, Gloria Hawkins, Connie Coleman, Barbara Parker

Gospel Groups: Reverend Jerome Fisher & The Voices of Zion

Reverend Jerome Fisher & The Voices of Zion

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They released their first album in 1978 on the B&B Production label. This Album, A Good Boy in a Bad Situation, had a mixture of genres including Non-music, Folk and Gospel. There is limited information about this group; please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: Check out your mind

Origin: US

Genre: Non-music, Folk, World and Country 

Style: Gospel Sermon

Members: Reverend Jerome Fisher, others unknown 

Gospel Singers: Sister Goldia Haynes

 Sister Goldia Haynes

Sister Goldia Haynes worked for Capitol Records during the 1950's, and also hosted and performed on TV Gospel Time in the 1960's. There is limited information written about her, but she really was a talented artist. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way:This Train and Traveling 

Origin: US

Occupation: Singer

Years active: 1950's - ? 

Labels: Town and County, Capitol Records 

Gospel Groups: The Charioteers

Gospel Groups: The Charioteers

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The Charioteers were a Gospel group that became a Pop group in their latter years. They began their tenure in 1930 and continued on into the late 1950's. The group released 75 singles and worked with other Artists (Pearl Bailey, Frank Sinatra, etc.). Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way:Ezekiel saw the Wheel and Jesus is the Rock (In the weary land) with Frank Sinatra

Origin: Wilberforce, Ohio, US

Years active: 1930's -?

Labels: Decca, Vocalion, V-Disc, Brunswick, Columbia 

Members: Wilfred "Billy" Williams, Edward Jackson, Ira Williams, Howard Daniel, Herbert Dickerson, Peter Leubers, John Harewood and Jimmy Sherman (Piano) 

Gospel Groups: New Light Baptist Church Choir

 New Light Baptist Church Choir

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The New Light Baptist Church Choir released Organ based Gospel music in the 1960's on their own label, New Light. This label was located in Detroit Michigan. Their only album came out in the 1960's; the Singers are talented but limited compression was used on the super high pitched vocals of the amazing female lead vocalist, Miss Shirley Settles. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: How wonderful it is and Power of the blood

Origin: Detroit Michigan

Years active: 1960's -? 

Labels: New Light

Members: Delores Rudisell, Harold Freeman, Harold Dobbins, Shirley Settles, Reverend Charles Nicks (Organ) and Frank White (Piano)

Gospel Singers: Reverend Timothy Wright

 Reverend Timothy Wright (Born June 17, 1947 - Died April 24, 2009)

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Reverend Timothy Wright was a Gospel Singer and Pentecostal Pastor. He began playing the piano at aged 12 years old and composed for his church choir during his teenage years. He formed and led the Timothy Wright Concert Choir in the 1970's and went on to release successful albums into the 1990's. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way:I've been born again, Who's on the Lord's side and Trouble Don't last always

Name: Timothy Wright

Origin: New York, US

Occupation: Gospel Singer, Pastor

Years Active: 1960's - 2009

Labels: Gloria Records, GosPearl Records, New Birth Records, Sound of Gospel, Atlanta International Records, Savoy Records, Koch Records, Gospel Air Records & Tapes

Gospel Groups: The Gospel Pearls

The Gospel Pearls 

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The Gospel Pearls were led by Bessie Griffin and they released some nice gospel pieces during the 1960s. They appeared on the Television show, Shindig in the 1964. They released a well regarded album in 1963 titled, The Gospel Pearls starring Bessie Griffin. Please take a listen here and remember God loves, Jesus Christ is the only way: The New Jerusalem  and When the Saints come marching in 

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/3277618-The-Gospel-Pearls

Origin: US

Years active 1960s-? 

Genre: Gospel

Labels: Epic and Liberty

Gospel Singers:Edwin Hawkins

Edwin Reuben Hawkins (August 19, 1943 - Jan 15, 2018)

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Edwin Hawkins was a Gospel musician, Pianist, vocalist, choir Master, composer and arranger, He began playing music from the age of seven and helped to create the urban contemporary gospel sound . He also lead The Edwin Hawkins singer that is released the song Oh Happy Day , please take a listen here and remember God loves you , Jesus Christ is the only way: Oh Happy Day (Edwin Hawkins Singers) and Every man wants to be free 

Origin: Oakland, California, US 

Years active: 1960s - 1990s

Labels: Buddah, Birthright, Pavilion, Century Records , Myrrh

Gospel Groups: The Jewel Gospel Trio

 The Jewel Gospel Trio

The Jewel Gospel Trio were made up of a young And Staton, her sister and a friend. They recorded from the 1950's to sometime in the 1970's. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: Sin is to blame, Too late and Many little angels in the band

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/2839248-The-Jewel-Gospel-Trio

Origin: Nashville, Tennessee, US

Years active: 1950's - 1970's 

Members: Canzetta Staton (Candi Staton) 

Maggie Staton

Naomi Harrison 

Labels: Nashboro and Gospel Friend

Gospel Groups: The Stars of Faith

The Stars of Faith

The Stars of Faith were an American Gospel vocal group that was formed in Philadelphia in 1958. This group consisted mainly of former members of the The Clara Ward Singers. They released some really nice songs, please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: Had it not been the Lord and Don't stop praying

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/650103-The-Stars-Of-Faith

Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Members: Marion Williams, Kitty Parham, Francis Steadman, Esther Ford, Henrietta Waddy, Matty Harper, Esther Ford, Sadie Keys, Willie De John, Dorothy Blackwell, Alfred Bolden (Organ), Johnny Thompson (Piano)

Label: Savoy Records, Vee Jay Records 

Gospel Groups: The Davis Sisters

 The Davis Sisters

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The Davis Sisters of Philadelphia were a American Gospel Group founded by Ruth "Baby Sis" Davis and also included Gospel star Jackie Verdell. They started out performing in Philadelphia and chose to sing a version of Gospel music that was pioneered by The Dixie Hummingbirds, which is a shouting powerful style of singing. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: There's a tree on each side of the river and We need the power of the Lord

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Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 

Genres: Christian

Years active: 1949-19700

Members: Thelma Davis, Audrey Davis, Alfreda Davis, Edna Davis, Imogene Greene and Jackie Verdell

Gospel Singers: F. C. Barnes

Reverend Fair Cloth ("F. C.", or "Faircloth") Barnes (June 22, 1929 – July 11, 2011) 

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Reverend F. C. Barnes, was a Singer, Songwriter and Christian Pastor that released some much loved songs during the 1980's. His catalog contains 15 Albums, which was all released on the Atlanta International (AIR Gospel) Label. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: The Rough side of the mountain ft (Rev. Janice Brown) and We prayed and God delivers 

Background Information 

Birth name: Fair Cloth Barnes

Also known as: Rev. F. C. Barnes; Rev. Faircloth Barnes

Born: June 22, 1929

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Died: July 11, 2011 (aged 82)

Greenville, North Carolina

Genres: CCM, gospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel

Occupation(s): Christian pastor, singer, 

Instrument(s): Voice

Years active: 1984–2005

Labels: Atlanta International (AIR Gospel) 

Gospel Singers : Reverend Julius Cheeks

Reverend Julius Cheeks (Born August 07, 1929 - Died January 27, 1981) 

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Reverend Julius Cheeks was a Gospel Singer whom had his most successful time as a member of the The Sensational Nightingales. He also worked briefly with both The Soul Stirrers and the Mighty Clouds of Joy. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: Last mile of the way (with The Four Knights)  and I decided to make Jesus my choice 

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Cheeks?wprov=sfla1

Background Information

Born: August 7, 1929

Origin: Spartanburg, South Carolina

Died: January 27, 1981

 (aged 51)

Genres: Gospel music

Gospel Singers : Gene Martin

Gene Martin (Born 1939 in Atlanta Georgia - Died March 20, 2015)

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Gospel music pioneer, Gene Martin, was an Evangelist, Singer and Choir Director, whom began his tenure in the 1960s. He worked alongside Evangelist A. A. Allen at the revivals, singing with the Miracle Valley Chorus. Have a great day, remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way. Please take a listen here G od's got a blessing for you, Travelling Shoes and In the Morning (With the Miracle Valley Choir)

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Name: Gene Martin 

Origin: Atlanta, Georgia, US

Labels : Savoy, Miracle Revival Recordings, A A Allen Revival

Gospel Groups: The Grace Thrillers

 The Grace Thrillers

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The Grace Thrillers are a Jamaican Gospel Group, that had a revolving door of members from the 1970's onwards. They released really beautiful albums and toured significantly during the 1980's and received many accolades in Jamaica. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: Living waters, Jesus you've been good to me and Tear drops will never stain the street of Glory 

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Group Name: The Grace Thrillers

Origin: Jamaica

Genres: Gospel

Years active: 1971–present

Current membership includes: founder Noel Willis Jr. Alrick O' Connor, Mary Lewis, Shalli Burchell, Natalie Foster, Cadian Brown, Althea Hemmings and Larry Snow.