The Stamps Quartet was honored as special guests appearing on the. Published by the Texas State Historical Association. Get a feel for the songs performed by this vendor. They were the first group in gospel music to use four microphones. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Frank was born February 11, 1925 in Timpson, Texas to the late Fred and Amy (Stilley) Stamps. Sumner were implemented by his group. Jimmy Blackwood went to work for J D in the Stamps at the same time. "He started the quartet field of music as we know it today. 1-800-373-5614 In today, Out tommorow California Stamp Co. You can reach us during Monday - Friday has unbeatable prices. With verified reviews and thousands of ratings, it's easy to book the perfect vendor for all types of eventsno matter how big or small. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. The quartet broke up in 1979, but by the late 1980s J. D. Sumner decided to revive the group. The partnership lasted five years until Frank Stamps left his position with Stamps-Baxter and began a new company called Stamps Quartet Music Company. Groups using various versions of the Stamps name were active until V Os death in 1940. 0 cemeteries found in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Most notable was their launch into global stardom as the key backup group for Elvis Presley. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. V. O. Stamps founded the V.O. He formed the Stamps Quartet Music Company. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Ed Enoch and The Stamps Quartet performances also include. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. At times, as many as 100 groups were using the word Stamps in their name. May the grace of God be with you Mrs. Stamps. Copyright 2014 - 23 WALDO FUNERAL HOME. Donnie Sumner became the piano player in 1966 and then moved to the baritone slot when it opened up. Elvis music as only the Stamps Quartet can. There was an error deleting this problem. They set trends and helped broaden the scope of gospel music. He was named after his uncle Frank Stamps, the founder and lead singer of the original gospel singing Stamps Quartet. The STAMPS QUARTET is pictured on the inside of the front cover. Group members were Palmer Wheeler, Roy Wheeler, Dwight Brock, Odis Echols and Frank Stamps. Hawaii, (2005) and Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore - (2005). On this song, the turn-around comes after verse two. Feel free to contribute! The Stamps Quartet is a gospel quartet originally founded in 1924 in Dallas by Virgil Oliver Stamps. Ready for retirement, Frank Stamps sold his business to James Blackwood and J D Sumner a year or two later. Contact Firefly Jazz Quartet from San Diego on The Bash. 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. Enter your email address*. V O Stamps also formed a quartet of his own. Working for the King (1971-1977) URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/316190. Former Lone Star Quartet lead and baritone Clarence Turbyfill joined to sing tenor. Sumner, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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 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. / "Sally and Frank worked side by side building great singing schools every year. Photo slide show of 1961 Frank Stamps QuartetMusic: "I'm Rejoicing" During the ensuing years more personnel changes occurred. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. 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. They had regular programs on Dallas radio stations WFFA and KRLD and performed in churches and other venues in the Dallas area. Once his father-in-law, Rev. Check out these verified reviews from bookings on The Bash. Every dollar helps. 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. "Mister Frank", as he was affectionately called, traveled the length and breadth . Frank Howard Stamps was born in Upshur, Texas. In 1936, he was a founding father of the National Singing Convention, an organization which has convened annually ever since. Try again later. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: vocalist, bass vocal, songwriter : Victor: BVE-56592: 10-in. https://www.tshaonline.org, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/stamps-quartet. 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. This move also established the now revered four guys and a piano configuration for male quartet singing. No one is more dedicated nor knows more about the organization. No albums list this artist in credits. "As you know, we have lost the Leader, the Pusher, and the Father of Gospel Music. Stamps' brother Frank Stamps formed the Frank Stamps Quartet around the same time. 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. During their years backing Elvis, Sumner had some health issues, so Richard Sterban and others were used to sing bass at times. 2022 - California stamp Company. We have our own sound system, a BOSE L1, which sounds clear and lovely from anywhere in the room. Once the booking is confirmed, it's covered by Our Guarantee. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. 3 March 2023. Discography of American Historical Recordings. 2008-2023 Regents of the University of California, All Rights Reserved. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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!!! The Stamps Quartet provided the ideal promotional vehicle through which to advertise the companys songbooks through their daily broadcasts on KRLD radio in Dallas. Shaun Stalzer, 8:30am - 4:30pm PST Give us a try! "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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Having the opportunity of bringing southern gospel music to fans, that may have not had the exposure to gospel music, was huge. "Give The World A Smile" became the group's first major hit and later became their signature song. Second Rebirth (1988-1998) 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. Recordings In 2015 the Stamps Quartet consisted of Ed Enoch (manager and lead vocalist), Michael Means (bass), Joe Combs (baritone), and Tony Goforth (tenor). Copyright 1999 2023 Dave Maurer 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. 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. "When I was a boy, Frank Stamps was my idol. 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. Sumner went to the Stamps and John Hall came to the Blackwood Brothers. Upon his retirement in 1962 Frank Stamps sold his publishing interests. The musicians in the Firefly Jazz Quartet have credentials, experience, talent, and professionalism. Brock originated the \"turn-around,\" which is another intro played after the first verse and chorus has been sung. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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. Gospel music would never be the same again. Two Stamps and A Baxter The Stamps-Baxter Quartet (sometimes called the Stamps-Baxter "Male" or "Men's" Quartet) was one of those groups. 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. One did not have to say what he did or who he was. Frank Stamps Quartet [1924-26], Frank Stamps All Star Quartet [1926-40], Old Original Stamps Quartet [1941-47], J.D. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. This browser does not support getting your location. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. That is a part of gospel music history and cannot be ignored. Contact them directly for special requests. He was honorably discharged in 1945. 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. Mr. Stamps, 87, passed away Sunday December 2 at Texoma Medical Center. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, Memphis, TN. This partnership became the most successful publisher of shape note hymn books in the United States. We have arrangements for over 100+ great songs from the 1920's through the 1960's. Recent projects have included backup vocals for Alan Jacksons Precious Memories Volume II, recorded in 2013. Christian Music Archive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet was the first quartet to add a band to the sound. business hours We can get the job done! Established 1892. 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. One of the last statements made by J. D. Sumner was that he hoped we would hear his music after he was gone. 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. It all started in 1924 when V O Stamps formed the V O Stamps School Of Music. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. My words to express what Mr. Frank did and what he was to Gospel Music are inadequate. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group : Victor: BVE-56590: 10-in. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Around 1962 the group reformed with members Terry Blackwood, Smiling Joe Roeper, Jerry Redd, Big Jim Waits, and Roger McDuff. But, we know Mr. Frank is in heaven and will be awaiting us. "We will never hear his deep bass voice again; but, we know his work will never be forgotten. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group : Victor: BVE-70693: 10-in. V. O. Stamps founded the V.O. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Community EventReviewed on January 16, 2016From San Diego, CA. Their opportunity and experience working with Elvis, established a platform enabling them to reach a broad section of the music fan as a whole, not just those who attended church on Sunday. It all started in 1924 when V O Stamps formed the V O Stamps School Of Music. 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. Innovations from the creative mind of J.D. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. = Recordings were issued from this master. He hired Dwight Brock to play the piano and be the first quartet to use this instrument. He served in World War I, then attended the Vaughan School Of Music where he developed his skills as a bass singer. This is a carousel with slides. Your guests, no matter what their age, will identify with these timeless classics performed well. = Recordings are available for online listening. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Their unique blend, close harmony and excitement, won them fans everywhere. Television specials: CBS NBC - TNN TBN - GMT - PBS. GREAT NEWS! As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The song continues on the original recording, but this sample I have uploaded to YouTube ends after Brock's turn-around. 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. The company also launched a number of groups with the Stamps name. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. The groups served a purpose that ultimately benefited from all the sharing, though. It all started in 1924 when V O Stamps formed the V O Stamps School Of Music. Stamps Quartet, He is a member of the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music . San Diego Mission Valley Hilton. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? By working with Elvis Presley, J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet created a whole new fan base for gospel music. 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). Please try again later. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. We will be on time and we will be pleasant, attentive, and easy to work with. Use facets below to limit or refine search. woof woof !!!??? In 1949, Kenny Gates became the Blue Ridge Quartet's pianist. Browse Jazz Band prices, photos, and 1 reviews, with a rating of 5 out of 5. Formed originally in 1924, the Stamps name boasts the longest history of any quartet in gospel music industry. February 24 - 26, 2023. The group continued to perform, although only one of the current members, Enoch, owner and manager, remained from the quartets golden years with Elvis. When J D Sumner passed away in 1998, the final members of the group were Sumner, Strickland, Ed Enoch, Hill, and Kelso. Since 1997, we've connected planners with vendors for over half a million events. Try again later. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 2/15/1932: Troubles all will end: Piedmont Melody Boys: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group, Musical group : Victor: BVE-70694: 10-in. Your loss is far greater than ours. Try again. View a list of services offered by this vendor. I am proud of his choice and we won't let him down. Our US based team of Account Specialists are here to help every step of the way. After eight years with the Masters V, James Blackwood and Jake Hess exited and the underlying concept of that group was significantly diluted. 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. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet as one of the most successful groups gospel music had ever experienced. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Frank Stamps (29484015)? We are the Firefly Jazz Quartet and it is our mission to supply classy, hip, live music to all of San Diego County. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Following Presleys death, numerous personnel changes resulted in an overall decline in the groups popularity, despite performing at various Elvis tribute events and gospel concerts. 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. After Elvis death, the group was unstable with several members coming and going. This is a portion of a song recorded by Frank Stamps & His All-Star Quartet in the late 1920s. External links are provided for reference purposes. Have a question? Christian Music Archive is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. Frank worked as a pumper for Texaco for over 40 years and was actively involved in their union. 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. In ministering their own way, they held true to the belief of reaching people with the gospel to the ends of the earth. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. J.D. 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. He also left his own group, the Stamps All Stars, to sing in the group his brother had owned, the Old Original Stamps Quartet. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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. based on information from your browser. In addition to their recordings, they were introducing innovative practices for the time. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Compare us to other. 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. You will be hiring degreed professionals with many years of experience playing weddings, concerts, casuals, musical theatre, corporate events, church jobs, public events, and private parties. Frank StampsSherman- Graveside services for Frank Charles Stamps will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday December 6 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City, Texas. Please reset your password. The year 2007, marks the 45th anniversary celebrating the legacy of J.D. 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. Information displayed on this page is courtesy of. Sorry! 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. We can dress in all black, cocktail, formal, theme it's up to you. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He was named after his uncle Frank Stamps, the founder and lead singer of the original gospel singing Stamps Quartet. If you change your mind, you can easily unsubscribe. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. Handbook of Texas Online, Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Search above to list available cemeteries. Country Music Association's (CMA) Fan Fair 2004, Nashville, Tennessee. "Frank Stamps All Star Quartet." ). 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 . Stamps' brother Frank Stamps formed the Frank Stamps Quartet around the same time. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. We are a self-contained unit with a great sound system perfect for events from 5-500 people. The Frank Stamps Quartet signed a recording contract with Victor in 1927. The name, Frank Stamps, in our world of music was like water to a thirsty man..was like food to a hungry man. [In the early 1940's, the Blackwoods were known as "The Blackwood Brothers' Stamps Quartet.] 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. Our Story Request a Quote Shipping Info Find Us Here. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Every penny counts! 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. 901 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29484015/frank-howard-stamps. Sumner surrounded himself with some of the most talented young people in the gospel music field. He formed the Stamps Quartet Music Company. Nobody can do what he did, but we will try with your prayers and your support. Learn more about this vendor for your event. Sumner left the Blackwood Brothers Quartet and became the bass singer with the Stamps, creating what would be forever recognized as J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. The Stamps Quartet became the first Southern gospel quartet to sign with a major label when it recorded Give the World a Smile for the Victor label in the late 1920s. MLA Style. Weve updated the security on the site. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He also, recorded on the first major record label with the Stamps Quartet. This is a 69 selection softback song book published by Stamps Quartet Music Company, Inc. Under Franks influence, the publishing company began to arrange deals with many popular quartets of the day to sell Stamps-Baxter songbooks. 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. Numerous performances at state and county fairs - festivals throughout the United States, Canada, Hawaii, and International festivals. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Add to your scrapbook. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. We will make sure the volume is appropriate for the setting, so the music can be enjoyed without being overwhelming. It was also during this period that the Stamps had their only female vocalists, Sandra Steele who was later replaced by Jennifer OBrien.