Copyright 2014 - 23 WALDO FUNERAL HOME. Chicago Style Frank Stamps Quartet [1924-26], Frank Stamps All Star Quartet [1926-40], Old Original Stamps Quartet [1941-47], J.D. In 1936, he was a founding father of the National Singing Convention, an organization which has convened annually ever since. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Stamps, died in the early 40's, Frank and Sally found themselves with the large responsibility of the Stamps Quartet Radio Show, publishing company and singing schools. 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Sumner surrounded himself with some of the most talented young people in the gospel music field. One did not have to say what he did or who he was. Sumner, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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. knew Elvis loved gospel music as much as he did. We want to fit in and compliment the look of your event. There was a problem getting your location. Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. Compare us to other, 8:30am - 4:30pm PST Give us a try! This is a portion of a song recorded by Frank Stamps & His All-Star Quartet in the late 1920s. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29484015/frank-howard-stamps. He formed the Stamps Quartet Music Company. Formed originally in 1924, the Stamps name boasts the longest history of any quartet in gospel music industry. This is a 69 selection softback song book published by Stamps Quartet Music Company, Inc. During the ensuing years more personnel changes occurred. The Stamps continue to make recordings, are regularly seen on television and constantly tour the United States, Canada, Hawaii, European and Asian countries performing Gospel, Secular, and. During their years backing Elvis, Sumner had some health issues, so Richard Sterban and others were used to sing bass at times. They would hit the stage running with excitement and energy, enabling them to transcend the boundaries of age and style. Truly the Lords ambassador whose heart and voice had wings. 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. = Recordings were issued from this master. Failed to report flower. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. We want your guests to have a memorable experience, to enjoy the vibe you have created by hiring a live band. V. O. Stamps founded the V.O. It's free to book and make secure online payments through The Bash. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Upon his retirement in 1962 Frank Stamps sold his publishing interests. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet a coveted spot on the Elvis Presley show. He was finally home! We'll send you a couple of emails per month, filled with fascinating history facts that you can share with your friends. Discography of American Historical Recordings. It was then that he and Lister hatched the idea for the Masters V, and the Stamps name was once again dormant. It was this quality, uniqueness and expertise that won J.D. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Then in 1926, VO partnered with J R Baxter to form the Stamps Baxter Music And Printing Company. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Frank Stamps (29484015)? No recordings issued from other masters. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/stamps-quartet. Performer: Frank Stamps and his QuartetWriter: Thomas BentonMale voices with piano.Digitized at 78 revolutions per minute. Please reset your password. Stamps' brother Frank Stamps formed the Frank Stamps Quartet around the same time. 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. Four stylii were used to transfer. ). Mr. Stamps, 87, passed away Sunday December 2 at Texoma Medical Center. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Enter your email address*. We are a self-contained unit with a great sound system perfect for events from 5-500 people. based on information from your browser. Founder of the Frank Stamps Quartet, the first southern gospel group to sign with a major recording label, RCA Victor, and the first to have a gospel hit single with "Give the World a Smile". As the 1970s rolled around, the Stamps saw a number of changes. Stamps brother Frank Stamps formed the Frank Stamps Quartet around the same time. My words to express what Mr. Frank did and what he was to Gospel Music are inadequate. The following, adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, is the preferred citation for this entry. He also left his own group, the Stamps All Stars, to sing in the group his brother had owned, the Old Original Stamps Quartet. with Elvis-The Concert - performing, live, sold-out concerts in prestigious venues ( 2004): Forest National Arena, Brussels, Belgium; NEC Arena, Birmingham, England; Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England; Telewest Arena, Tyne, England; SECC, Glasgow, Scotland; Appollo Hammersmith, Hammersmith, London; Evening News Arena, Manchester, England; Winbleon Arena, London, England; Neil Blaisdell Center, Honolulu. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. (Signed) J.D. For the thousands of miles traveled, for the inspirational performances you shared, for the companionship and love for one another. Nobody can do what he did, but we will try with your prayers and your support. Group members were Palmer Wheeler, Roy Wheeler, Dwight Brock, Odis Echols and Frank Stamps. His theme song and motto, "Give the World A Smile," became as well known as The . Gaither Homecoming Videos, Elvis He Touched Me Videos. companies. Recent projects have included backup vocals for Alan Jacksons Precious Memories Volume II, recorded in 2013. Signup today for our free newsletter, Especially Texan. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. . They also had the first ever Southern Gospel hit single with Give The World A Smile. Virgil Stamps died in 1940, and with his death Frank took over the partnership with J. R. Baxter and allowed several groups to use the Stamps name in exchange for their selling of the Stamps-Baxter songbooks. The Gospel Side of Elvis recording featuring the Stamps Quartet. This reformation was under the direction, guidance and creative mind of J.D. Under Franks influence, the publishing company began to arrange deals with many popular quartets of the day to sell Stamps-Baxter songbooks. Burl Strevel joined the quartet in 1947 to sing bass, and they moved over to WDBB radio in Burlington, NC. Check out these verified reviews from bookings on The Bash. He also, recorded on the first major record label with the Stamps Quartet. Established 1892. We thank you for everything. This is a carousel with slides. [In the early 1940's, the Blackwoods were known as "The Blackwood Brothers' Stamps Quartet.] Retrieved, November 17, 2011 from http://www.sghistory.com/index.php?n=J.JD_Sumner_And_The_Stamps_Quartet. 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. V O Stamps also formed a quartet of his own. A system error has occurred. https://www.tshaonline.org, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/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. 2008-2023 Regents of the University of California, All Rights Reserved. Christian Music Archive is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. In 1946, Sally says the attendance was over 1,100. = Recordings were issued from this master. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet. This browser does not support getting your location. 1981). They were the first group in gospel music to use four microphones. Try again later. Gospel music would never be the same again. Elvis music as only the Stamps Quartet can. Ready for retirement, Frank Stamps sold his business to James Blackwood and J D Sumner a year or two later. Published by the Texas State Historical Association. Finally, the All Star designation was dropped and the group that had been the Stamps All Stars had come to be commonly known as The Stamps Quartet. Web. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. February 24 - 26, 2023. The Stamps have received numerous Grammy and Dove awards for The Best Gospel Group, and The Best Gospel Album of The Year.. We will be on time and we will be pleasant, attentive, and easy to work with. Mister Frank, as he was affectionately called, traveled the length and breadth of the United States promoting gospel music, participating in gospel singings local, county, state, and on the national level. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2023. In 1948 they moved to WSPA radio Spartanburg, SC and dropped the "Stamps" name. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. Shaun Stalzer, We're no strangers to performing. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. J. D. Sumner not only remained as the visionary leader of the Stamps Quartet, he helped create the groundbreaking sound that would ear mark J.D. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group : Victor: BVE-56590: 10-in. Warren returned to sing tenor while Toney and Hill remained with the group during the name change. Sumner were implemented by his group. "He was the leader of the convention singing too. APA Style He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley (Garner) Stamps; and one son, Jack Stamps.The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday December 4 at Waldo Funeral Home. A few years later in the early 1960s, the quartet was reborn, again as an outreach of the publishing company. cemeteries found in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This move also established the now revered four guys and a piano configuration for male quartet singing. Frank Stamps, one of gospel music's foremost singers, recording artists, music publishers, broadcasters, masters of ceremony, and through the Stamps Quartet School of Music, educators.In 1936, he was a founding father of the National Singing Convention, an organization which has convened annually ever since. By 1980, J D himself was filling in with Hovie Lister and the Statesmen. Having the opportunity of bringing southern gospel music to fans, that may have not had the exposure to gospel music, was huge. All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources. Brock originated the \"turn-around,\" which is another intro played after the first verse and chorus has been sung. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. They were the only major southern gospel group whose repertoire included, in addition to gospel music, a healthy portion of secular standards, and country/western tunes. Group members were Palmer Wheeler, Roy Wheeler, Dwight Brock, . Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The groups numerous appearances at festivals and on television have included a live televised performance at the Grand Ole Opry and in ElvisThe Concert. In 1950 Frank Stamps decided to focus his attention solely on publishing songbooks. 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. Innovations from the creative mind of J.D. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. "When I was a boy, Frank Stamps was my idol. Stay up to date with Christian Music Archive via E-Mail! Please try again later. First Rebirth (1962) After Elvis death, the group was unstable with several members coming and going. 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. Former Lone Star Quartet lead and baritone Clarence Turbyfill joined to sing tenor. .more .more 97 Dislike Share Save Mister Elkin 4.26K. By that point, the group included Big John Hall, Jim Hill, and Mylon LeFevre. The year 2007, marks the 45th anniversary celebrating the legacy of J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. The Stamps Quartet has performed with Elvis The Concert - at such prestigious venues as the, Radio City Music Hall, New York City; Madison Square Garden, New York City; The Astrodome, Houston, Texas; The Silver Dome, Pontiac, Michigan. In Discography of American Historical Recordings. "Give The World A Smile" became the group's first major hit and later became their signature song. In 1936, he was a founding father of the National Singing Convention, an organization which has convened annually ever since. 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. We have footsteps to follow. "Mister Frank", as he was affectionately called, traveled the length and breadth . We have set your language to Frank Howard Stamps was born in Upshur, Texas. Handbook of Texas Online, In 2014 and 2015 the group toured Europe to perform in ElvisThe Musical. He served in World War I, then attended the Vaughan School Of Music where he developed his skills as a bass singer. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet was the first quartet to add a band to the sound. (16 October 2011), http://www.sghistory.com/index.php?n=J.JD_Sumner_And_The_Stamps_Quartet. The Stamps Quartet was special guests performing on various television shows: The Crook and Chase Show, the Ralph Emery Show, Nashville Now, The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN., and NBC Dateline News Special - 2002 Numerous performances at state and county fairs - festivals throughout the United States, Canada, Hawaii, and International festivals. Most importantly, the One about whom you sang and to whom we give honor and glory. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) Virgil and Frank Stamps were inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Associations Hall of Fame in 1997. I am sure the magazine will be filled with the things he stood for and with the great things he did; but, I know words at our disposal will not express how great he was. Bill Baize was soon singing tenor, and Ed Hill later came to the Stamps from the Prophets. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. I tried to sing like him. Failed to remove flower. At times, as many as 100 groups were using the word Stamps in their name. Use facets below to limit or refine search. He hired Dwight Brock to play the piano and be the first quartet to use this instrument. If my owner doesn't like you, neither do I. Numerous performances at state and county fairs - festivals throughout the United States, Canada, Hawaii, and International festivals. Every tour, every night, opening the Elvis Presley shows with gospel music had been the dream of J. D. Sumner and behind his decision to work with Elvis Presley. 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. 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. = Recordings were issued from this master. 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. accessed March 04, 2023, By working with Elvis Presley, J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet created a whole new fan base for gospel music. 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. No headaches, no problems, just great music! woof woof !!!??? Have a question? The Stamps-Baxter company published songbooks, and selling them was a key source of revenue for the groups and for the company in turn. Just his name told all. He was named after his uncle Frank Stamps, the founder and lead singer of the original gospel singing Stamps Quartet. Working for the King (1971-1977) Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). The quartet underwent numerous personnel changes from its beginning in 1924 to the present, and in fact some other gospel groups used the Stamps name whether or not they actually had any direct affiliation with the original Stamps brothers. 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. Ed Enoch and The Stamps Quartet performances also include. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 1-800-373-5614 In today, Out tommorow California Stamp Co. You can reach us during Monday - Friday has unbeatable prices. = Recordings are available for online listening. They also participated in the county and state singing conventions and company-sponsored singing schools. Their office was headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. By this point, the Stamps publishing company operated by Frank's brother had merged with a company operated by J R Baxter to become Stamps Baxter Music . It was also during this period that the Stamps had their only female vocalists, Sandra Steele who was later replaced by Jennifer OBrien. 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. They were already touring in their custom bus since 1962. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. In 1927, the Frank Stamps Quartet signed a recording contract with Victor records, making them the first Southern Gospel quartet to sign on a major label. This was partly due to their performance venues including; conventions, special events, fairs, Graceland/Elvis related performances, and traveling abroad. The STAMPS QUARTET is pictured on the inside of the front cover. (2023). Stamps' brother Frank Stamps formed the Frank Stamps Quartet around the same time. There is a problem with your email/password. May God Bless You and Yours." Even though J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet worked with Elvis Presley, they maintained a full gospel itinerary, which presented the best of both worlds. Ed Enoch and members of the world-famous Stamps Quartet were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1997. J.D. Feel free to contribute! After purchasing the historic company, immediate plans were put in motion to once again give rebirth to the Stamps Quartet name. Oops, something didn't work. Stamps Name Multiplied Gospel music pioneer, publisher. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Donnie Sumner became the piano player in 1966 and then moved to the baritone slot when it opened up. They set trends and helped broaden the scope of gospel music. Home | Contact Us | Terms of Use | Accessibility, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/316190, Male vocal quartet, with piano (takes 3 and 4), Male vocal solo, with male vocal accompaniment and piano, Male vocal quartet, with male vocal solo and piano. It all started in 1924 when V O Stamps formed the V O Stamps School Of Music. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Friday, February 24 10 AM - 6 PM Saturday, February 25 10 AM - 6 PM Sunday, February 26 10 AM - 3 PM. The register book can be signed online at waldofuneralhome.com. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 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