= Recordings were issued from this master. Weve updated the security on the site. This partnership became the most successful publisher of shape note hymn books in the United States. He also, recorded on the first major record label with the Stamps Quartet. First Rebirth (1962) View a list of services offered by this vendor. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. Failed to report flower. 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. We have our own sound system, a BOSE L1, which sounds clear and lovely from anywhere in the room. Members of groups owned by the Stamps company were swapped around like modern sports stars, only more frequently. Information displayed on this page is courtesy of. 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. 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. Every dollar helps. By working with Elvis Presley, J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet created a whole new fan base for gospel music. woof woof !!!??? . Feel free to contribute! J.D. 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. After eight years with the Masters V, James Blackwood and Jake Hess exited and the underlying concept of that group was significantly diluted. V. O. Stamps founded the V.O. Find local vendors to bring your celebration to life. It all started in 1924 when V O Stamps formed the V O Stamps School Of Music. Truly the Lords ambassador whose heart and voice had wings. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. In 1936, he was a founding father of the National Singing Convention, an organization which has convened annually ever since. Innovations from the creative mind of J.D. A series of significant events in the 1920s launched a legendary name in gospel music. The group continued to perform, although only one of the current members, Enoch, owner and manager, remained from the quartets golden years with Elvis. San Diego Mission Valley Hilton. 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". After Sumners death, quartet member Ed Enoch officially trademarked the Stamps Quartet name in 2003. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. accessed March 04, 2023, You are able to edit albums and add credit info if you have created an account. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Albert Goldman, Elvis (New York: McGraw-Hill Book 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. Compare us to other, 8:30am - 4:30pm PST Give us a try! Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Our loss has certainly been Heaven's gain. Group members were Palmer Wheeler, Roy Wheeler, Dwight Brock, Odis Echols and Frank Stamps. A few years later in the early 1960s, the quartet was reborn, again as an outreach of the publishing company. J.D. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In 1949, Kenny Gates became the Blue Ridge Quartet's pianist. Copyright 1999 2023 Dave Maurer 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. 11/25/1929: Reapers be true: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group : Victor: Enter your email address*. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The Stamps have received numerous Grammy and Dove awards for The Best Gospel Group, and The Best Gospel Album of The Year.. Sumner surrounded himself with some of the most talented young people in the gospel music field. 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. 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. They were the first group in gospel music to use four microphones. 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. He also left his own group, the Stamps All Stars, to sing in the group his brother had owned, the Old Original Stamps Quartet. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/stamps-quartet. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He was finally home! Signup today for our free newsletter, Especially Texan. The Stamps-Baxter Quartet (sometimes called the Stamps-Baxter "Male" or "Men's" Quartet) was one of those groups. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This is a portion of a song recorded by Frank Stamps \u0026 His All-Star Quartet in the late 1920s. Frank Stamps Quartet [1924-26], Frank Stamps All Star Quartet [1926-40], Old Original Stamps Quartet [1941-47], J.D. He was named after his uncle Frank Stamps, the founder and lead singer of the original gospel singing Stamps Quartet. Frank Stamps decided to narrow his attention to publishing songbooks around 1950. It all started in 1924 when V O Stamps formed the V O Stamps School Of Music. 11/25/1929: I'm only here on a visit: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: vocalist, bass vocal : Victor: BVE-56593: 10-in. If my owner doesn't like you, neither do I. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. Every penny counts! (2023). Check out these verified reviews from bookings on The Bash. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. California Stamp Company. No headaches, no problems, just great music! Frank worked as a pumper for Texaco for over 40 years and was actively involved in their union. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. This is a carousel with slides. / "Sally and Frank worked side by side building great singing schools every year. Compare us to other. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group : Victor: BVE-56590: 10-in. Around 1962 the group reformed with members Terry Blackwood, Smiling Joe Roeper, Jerry Redd, Big Jim Waits, and Roger McDuff. The Frank Stamps Quartet signed a recording contract with Victor in 1927. This account has been disabled. At one point, he even sued his brother Frank for using a duplicate (or nearly duplicate) name. Burl Strevel joined the quartet in 1947 to sing bass, and they moved over to WDBB radio in Burlington, NC. In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. In 1924, he founded the Frank Stamps Quartet to represent a publishing company formed by his brother, V O Stamps. 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. Contact them directly for special requests. There was an error deleting this problem. Recordings 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. "As you know, the Blackwood Brothers were chosen by Mr. Frank to carry on his great work. Since 1997, we've connected planners with vendors for over half a million events. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Frank Howard Stamps I found on Findagrave.com. The Gospel Side of Elvis recording featuring the Stamps Quartet. They were already touring in their custom bus since 1962. Eventually J. D. Sumner purchased some interest in the company and became manager of the Stamps Quartet. During their years backing Elvis, Sumner had some health issues, so Richard Sterban and others were used to sing bass at times. Send the Editors a message about this record. On most of the recordings from this era, he would stop at the end of his intro, and then play the partsthe same notes the singers were singing. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet as one of the most successful groups gospel music had ever experienced. 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. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources. JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. To the last and some of the longest standing members of J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet who were there until they sang the last song with this most distinguished organization were: Ed Enoch, Ed Hill, Rick Strickland and Jerry Kelso. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Frank formed the V.O. For the thousands of miles traveled, for the inspirational performances you shared, for the companionship and love for one another. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. In 1946, Sally says the attendance was over 1,100. 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. Sumner and his Stamps had the honor of working with Elvis on his personal appearances, films and recordings from 1971, until they made their last live appearance with Elvis on June 26, 1977. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Stamps Quartet, Rick Strickland later replaced Warren on tenor and Jerry Kelso became the pianist. 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. 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. (Signed) J.D. 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. Upon his retirement in 1962 Frank Stamps sold his publishing interests. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. My words to express what Mr. Frank did and what he was to Gospel Music are inadequate. 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). 901 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108. Group members were Palmer Wheeler, Roy Wheeler, Dwight Brock, . Gospel music would never be the same again. They include: Napier, Welborn, Randall, Randall, & Lester. Television specials: CBS NBC - TNN TBN - GMT - PBS. They set trends and helped broaden the scope of gospel music. Stamps Name Multiplied Performer: Frank Stamps and his QuartetWriter: Thomas BentonMale voices with piano.Digitized at 78 revolutions per minute. During their years with Elvis and as long as JD Sumner owned the group in the years that followed, they were typically billed as JD Sumner & The Stamps Quartet. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Jimmy Blackwood went to work for J D in the Stamps at the same time. Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. 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. Two Stamps and A Baxter That format also established another first for J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. 11/25/1929: I'm on the right road now: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet . Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Web. 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. Their unique blend, close harmony and excitement, won them fans everywhere. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Just his name told all. Retrieved, November 17, 2011 from http://www.sghistory.com/index.php?n=J.JD_Sumner_And_The_Stamps_Quartet. In 1950 Frank Stamps decided to focus his attention solely on publishing songbooks. 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. Our Story Request a Quote Shipping Info Find Us Here. Try again later. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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". The STAMPS QUARTET is pictured on the inside of the front cover. In addition to their recordings, they were introducing innovative practices for the time. Discography of American Historical Recordings. 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. 25 Stamp Dealers - Nationwide Participation 157 Competitive Exhibit Frames. Please try again later. 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. Once the booking is confirmed, it's covered by Our Guarantee. This reformation was under the direction, guidance and creative mind of J.D. Stamps' brother Frank Stamps formed the Frank Stamps Quartet around the same time. The division did not bring about the end of the various quartets, however. [In the early 1940's, the Blackwoods were known as "The Blackwood Brothers' Stamps Quartet.] 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. The partnership lasted five years until Frank Stamps left his position with Stamps-Baxter and began a new company called Stamps Quartet Music Company. The name, Frank Stamps, in our world of music was like water to a thirsty man..was like food to a hungry man. Bill Baize was soon singing tenor, and Ed Hill later came to the Stamps from the Prophets. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. The Frank Stamps Quartet signed a recording contract with Victor in 1927. Chicago Style 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. No albums list this artist in credits. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1932, Roles Represented in DAHR: Vocal group, Musical group. A system error has occurred. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Sumner went to the Stamps and John Hall came to the Blackwood Brothers. 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. Of course, no professional quartet since then has ever been without a piano. Copyright 2014 - 23 WALDO FUNERAL HOME. "We will never hear his deep bass voice again; but, we know his work will never be forgotten. 2/15/1932: I want to hear him call my name: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: We will be on time and we will be pleasant, attentive, and easy to work with. APA Style 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.