They were one of the first gospel groups chosen to entertain the troops and they traveled abroad on numerous occasions. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Oops, we were unable to send the email. The Official Website of the Stamps Quartet (http://www.thestampsquartet.com), accessed August 26, 2015. Gospel music pioneer, publisher. Sumner went to the Stamps and John Hall came to the Blackwood Brothers. knew Elvis loved gospel music as much as he did. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The division did not bring about the end of the various quartets, however. Most importantly, the One about whom you sang and to whom we give honor and glory. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, Memphis, TN. 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. As the 1970s rolled around, the Stamps saw a number of changes. Frank formed the V.O. In Discography of American Historical Recordings. 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Then in 1926, VO partnered with J R Baxter to form the Stamps Baxter Music And Printing Company. Terry Blackwood, Smiling Joe Roper, Jerry Redd, Big Jim Waits, and Roger McDuff were members of the new Stamps around 1962. The Frank Stamps Quartet signed a recording contract with Victor in 1927. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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. It all started in 1924 when V O Stamps formed the V O Stamps School Of Music. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Make sure that the file is a photo. This is a carousel with slides. Ed Enoch and members of the world-famous Stamps Quartet were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1997. ). Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Frank Stamps (29484015)? He formed the Stamps Quartet Music Company. During the ensuing years more personnel changes occurred. = Recordings were issued from this master. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The musicians in the Firefly Jazz Quartet have credentials, experience, talent, and professionalism. 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. Television specials: CBS NBC - TNN TBN - GMT - PBS. Frank worked as a pumper for Texaco for over 40 years and was actively involved in their union. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Once the booking is confirmed, it's covered by Our Guarantee. By 1980, J D himself was filling in with Hovie Lister and the Statesmen. Check out these verified reviews from bookings on The Bash. Group members were Palmer Wheeler, Roy Wheeler, Dwight Brock, Odis Echols and Frank Stamps. JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. Ed Enoch has performed internationally with The Stamps Quartet and. Try again later. Compare us to other, 8:30am - 4:30pm PST Give us a try! Every dollar helps. Gospel music would never be the same again. Nobody can do what he did, but we will try with your prayers and your support. We are a self-contained unit with a great sound system perfect for events from 5-500 people. 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. "We of the Stamps Quartet Music Company love and appreciate all of you for your kindness. Frank Howard Stamps was born in Upshur, Texas. In 1946, Sally says the attendance was over 1,100. After purchasing the historic company, immediate plans were put in motion to once again give rebirth to the Stamps Quartet name. "Give The World A Smile" became the group's first major hit and later became their signature song. We can dress in all black, cocktail, formal, theme it's up to you. 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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Their unique blend, close harmony and excitement, won them fans everywhere. Retrieved, November 17, 2011 from http://www.sghistory.com/index.php?n=J.JD_Sumner_And_The_Stamps_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. Our US based team of Account Specialists are here to help every step of the way. Community EventReviewed on January 16, 2016From San Diego, CA. Part of the deal also consisted of J D giving up his ownership of the Blackwood Brothers and James giving up his ownership of the Stamps. Working for the King (1971-1977) Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. "- Me, Likes long walks on the beach when life gets ruff. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. 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. Our loss has certainly been Heaven's gain. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. If my owner doesn't like you, neither do I. 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. The STAMPS QUARTET is pictured on the inside of the front cover. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. Ed Enoch and The Stamps Quartet performances also include. Retrieved March 3, 2023, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/316190. 3 March 2023. Innovations from the creative mind of J.D. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Ready for retirement, Frank Stamps sold his business to James Blackwood and J D Sumner a year or two later. Resend Activation Email. He was finally home! Eventually J. D. Sumner purchased some interest in the company and became manager of the Stamps Quartet. 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. "Frank Stamps All Star Quartet." "He started the quartet field of music as we know it today. 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. Warren returned to sing tenor while Toney and Hill remained with the group during the name change. 3341 Hancock St. San Diego, CA 92110 (800)373-5614 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". This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? You are able to edit albums and add credit info if you have created an account. We're no strangers to performing. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. J.D. During their years backing Elvis, Sumner had some health issues, so Richard Sterban and others were used to sing bass at times. 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. They include: Napier, Welborn, Randall, Randall, & Lester. Stamps brother Frank Stamps formed the Frank Stamps Quartet around the same time. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Country Music Association's (CMA) Fan Fair 2004, Nashville, Tennessee. 8:30am - 4:30pm PST Give us a try! Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Formed originally in 1924, the Stamps name boasts the longest history of any quartet in gospel music industry. He also left his own group, the Stamps All Stars, to sing in the group his brother had owned, the Old Original Stamps Quartet. In 1950 Frank Stamps decided to focus his attention solely on publishing songbooks. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Enter your email address*. Contact them directly for special requests. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. Copyright 1999 2023 Dave Maurer The Stamps All Stars were promoted as the top group in the Stamps family, so any time a member would quit, the next best man was immediately moved into his place. They were already touring in their custom bus since 1962. By that point, the group included Big John Hall, Jim Hill, and Mylon LeFevre. Sumner surrounded himself with some of the most talented young people in the gospel music field. We will be on time and we will be pleasant, attentive, and easy to work with. 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All rights reserved, Appalachian State University/Boone, North Carolina, Good things come to those who hustle while they wait"- Ben Franklin, "Don't ever look down on someone unless you plan on helping them up", If youre not first youre last Ricky Bobby, "I always shoot for the stars, and if I miss, i land on the moon.. ", " Woof!!! Their office was headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. (Signed) J.D. He was named after his uncle Frank Stamps, the founder and lead singer of the original gospel singing Stamps Quartet. One name is synonymous with the other. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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 . Published by the Texas State Historical Association. 11/25/1929: I'm on the right road now: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet . The Stamps Quartet is a gospel quartet originally founded in 1924 in Dallas by Virgil Oliver Stamps. The song continues on the original recording, but this sample I have uploaded to YouTube ends after Brock's turn-around. V O Stamps also formed a quartet of his own. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. This move also established the now revered four guys and a piano configuration for male quartet singing. (from Paul, Karen, & Katherine)The following letter of condolence, and "letter of intent", from J.D. Numerous performances at state and county fairs - festivals throughout the United States, Canada, Hawaii, and International festivals. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. We need your support because we are a non-profit organization that relies upon contributions from our community in order to record and preserve the history of our state. Mr. Stamps, 87, passed away Sunday December 2 at Texoma Medical Center. 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. The group continued to perform, although only one of the current members, Enoch, owner and manager, remained from the quartets golden years with Elvis. He was named after his uncle Frank Stamps, the founder and lead singer of the original gospel singing Stamps Quartet. After Elvis death, the group was unstable with several members coming and going. It all started in 1924 when V O Stamps formed the V O Stamps School Of Music. business hours We can get the job done! 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 J. D. enjoyed getting the attention of his audiences with a familiar song, be it gospel, an Elvis hit or a country and western ballad, and then reaching their hearts with the music he loved the most (gospel music). Stamps Music Company in Jacksonville, Texas, and published their first song book, Harbor Bells. He said he had his eye on the boys and wanted us to join him in his work. Over the years the Stamps Quartet also underwent both high and low points in terms of their popularity. California Stamp Company. Performer: Frank Stamps and his QuartetWriter: Thomas BentonMale voices with piano.Digitized at 78 revolutions per minute. 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. Browse Jazz Band prices, photos, and 1 reviews, with a rating of 5 out of 5. 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. = Recordings are available for online listening. 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. 11/25/1929: Reapers be true: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group : Victor: At times, as many as 100 groups were using the word Stamps in their name. He also, recorded on the first major record label with the Stamps Quartet. After V O Stamps death, Frank Stamps became J R Baxters partner and took over his brothers duties in the company. 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. This is a portion of a song recorded by Frank Stamps \u0026 His All-Star Quartet in the late 1920s. We thank you for everything. Chicago Style Contact Firefly Jazz Quartet from San Diego on The Bash. The Stamps Quartet was a Southern Gospel group from. 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. Frank Stamps decided to narrow his attention to publishing songbooks around 1950. In exchange, groups were allowed to use Stamps or Stamps-Baxter as part of their own name. Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1932, Roles Represented in DAHR: Vocal group, Musical group. That longevity would have been impossible without the blood, sweat and tears of J. D. Sumner. Signup today for our free newsletter, Especially Texan. 1981). The groups numerous appearances at festivals and on television have included a live televised performance at the Grand Ole Opry and in ElvisThe Concert. Brock originated the \"turn-around,\" which is another intro played after the first verse and chorus has been sung. 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