He is a member of the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music . "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. California Stamp Signup today for our free newsletter, Especially Texan. In 1949, Kenny Gates became the Blue Ridge Quartet's pianist. 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. (16 October 2011) Southern Gospel History. The Stamps Quartet has been honored with induction into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and the group has won both Grammy and Dove awards for best gospel group and best gospel album. Second Rebirth (1988-1998) companies. "Frank Stamps All Star Quartet." He also, recorded on the first major record label with the Stamps Quartet. Frank worked as a pumper for Texaco for over 40 years and was actively involved in their union. (from Paul, Karen, & Katherine)The following letter of condolence, and "letter of intent", from J.D. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Ready for retirement, Frank Stamps sold his business to James Blackwood and J D Sumner a year or two later. Innovations from the creative mind of J.D. California Stamp Company. 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. Discography of American Historical Recordings. Virgil and Frank Stamps were inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Associations Hall of Fame in 1997. February 24 - 26, 2023. Ed Enoch and The Stamps Quartet performances also include. 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. Nobody can do what he did, but we will try with your prayers and your support. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. 11/25/1929: Living for Jesus: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group : Victor: BVE-56591: 10-in. Stamps-Baxter | Texas Gospel Music Museum and Hall of Fame - TGMHF Frank was born February 11, 1925 in Timpson, Texas to the late Fred and Amy (Stilley) Stamps. Check out these verified reviews from bookings on The Bash. 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. Sumner went to the Stamps and John Hall came to the Blackwood Brothers. He hired Dwight Brock to play the piano and be the first quartet to use this instrument. First Rebirth (1962) Rick Strickland later replaced Warren on tenor and Jerry Kelso became the pianist. Frank Stamps is also pictured in the front. APA Style cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group : Victor: BVE-70693: 10-in. Oops, something didn't work. Sumner. It all started in 1924 when V O Stamps formed the V O Stamps School Of Music. Use facets below to limit or refine search. Gospel Music Pioneer: Frank Stamps - Stephen F. Austin State University Failed to report flower. Recordings "He started the quartet field of music as we know it today. 3341 Hancock St. San Diego, CA 92110 (800)373-5614 Mr. Stamps, 87, passed away Sunday December 2 at Texoma Medical Center.Frank was born February 11, 1925 in Timpson, Texas to the late Fred and Amy (Stilley) Stamps. https://www.tshaonline.org, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/stamps-quartet. Frank Stamps | Texas Gospel Music Museum and Hall of Fame 0 cemeteries found in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA. Terry Blackwood, Smiling Joe Roper, Jerry Redd, Big Jim Waits, and Roger McDuff were members of the new Stamps around 1962. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. Southern Gospel History - Frank Stamps Quartet Members of groups owned by the Stamps company were swapped around like modern sports stars, only more frequently. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. V. O. Stamps founded the V.O. "He was the leader of the convention singing too. That longevity would have been impossible without the blood, sweat and tears of J. D. Sumner. Southern Gospel History - Stamps Baxter Quartet One of the last statements made by J. D. Sumner was that he hoped we would hear his music after he was gone. 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. Around 1962 the group reformed with members Terry Blackwood, Smiling Joe Roeper, Jerry Redd, Big Jim Waits, and Roger McDuff. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) Southern Gospel History - Frank Stamps Sumner & The Stamps Quartet [1965-98], Golden Covenant [1998-2003], The Stamps Genres Southern Gospel, Vocal Group Share Tweet Follow 16 followers ADVERTISEMENT Discography 71 Credits 45 Filmography 1 Album Showing all (40) Issues Groups using various versions of the Stamps name were active until V Os death in 1940. External links are provided for reference purposes. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Ed Enoch has performed internationally with The Stamps Quartet and. It was this quality, uniqueness and expertise that won J.D. This is a portion of a song recorded by Frank Stamps & His All-Star Quartet in the late 1920s. He also left his own group, the Stamps All Stars, to sing in the group his brother had owned, the Old Original Stamps Quartet. They set trends and helped broaden the scope of gospel music. Compare us to other, 8:30am - 4:30pm PST Give us a try! Get a feel for the songs performed by this vendor. Jimmy Blackwood went to work for J D in the Stamps at the same time. The company also launched a number of groups with the Stamps name. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. = Recordings were issued from this master. In exchange, groups were allowed to use Stamps or Stamps-Baxter as part of their own name. Retrieved, November 17, 2011 from http://www.sghistory.com/index.php?n=J.JD_Sumner_And_The_Stamps_Quartet. They were already touring in their custom bus since 1962. He moved to Grayson County in 2005 where he enjoyed gardening and woodworking in his retirement. Albert Goldman, Elvis (New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company. Photo slide show of 1961 Frank Stamps QuartetMusic: "I'm Rejoicing" V. O. Stamps founded the V.O. Sorry! Frank Stamps All Star Quartet - Discography of American Historical Failed to remove flower. Stamps Quartet | Christian Music Archive The Stamps Quartet is a gospel quartet originally founded in 1924 in Dallas by Virgil Oliver Stamps. Television specials: CBS NBC - TNN TBN - GMT - PBS. Stay up to date with Christian Music Archive via E-Mail! Stamps' brother Frank Stamps formed the Frank Stamps Quartet around the same time. I am proud of his choice and we won't let him down. 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. The groups numerous appearances at festivals and on television have included a live televised performance at the Grand Ole Opry and in ElvisThe Concert. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. A series of significant events in the 1920s launched a legendary name in gospel music. We want your guests to have a memorable experience, to enjoy the vibe you have created by hiring a live band. Mr. Stamps, 87, passed away Sunday December 2 at Texoma Medical Center. Try again later. The STAMPS QUARTET is pictured on the inside of the front cover. There was a problem getting your location. Stamps Quartet | Christian Music Archive He formed the Stamps Quartet Music Company. 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. Frank Stamps Quartet Give The World a Smile 1927 - YouTube We're no strangers to performing. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Frank Howard Stamps I found on Findagrave.com. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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". In 1936, he was a founding father of the National Singing Convention, an organization which has convened annually ever since. 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. Have a question? The Frank Stamps Quartet signed a recording contract with Victor in 1927. The register book can be signed online at waldofuneralhome.com. Stamps' brother Frank Stamps formed the Frank Stamps Quartet around the same time. We have our own sound system, a BOSE L1, which sounds clear and lovely from anywhere in the room.