The Statesmen Quartet
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The Statesmen Quartet was a pioneering and highly influential Southern gospel vocal group known for its dynamic performances, close harmonies, and major impact on the development of modern gospel music.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Southern gospel quartet
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musical group ⓘ |
| activeYearsEnd | 1980s ⓘ |
| activeYearsStart | 1948 ⓘ |
| associatedAct |
The Blackwood Brothers
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
The Imperials NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| awardReceived | Gospel Music Hall of Fame induction NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| foundedBy | Hovie Lister NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
Southern gospel
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gospel music ⓘ |
| hasInfluencedGenre |
contemporary Christian music
ⓘ
modern Southern gospel performance style ⓘ |
| hasPart | piano accompaniment ⓘ |
| inception | 1948 ⓘ |
| influenced |
Elvis Presley
NERFINISHED
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The Imperials NERFINISHED ⓘ The Oak Ridge Boys NERFINISHED ⓘ modern Southern gospel quartets ⓘ |
| knownFor |
close harmonies
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dynamic performances ⓘ showmanship in gospel music ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| locationOfFormation | Atlanta, Georgia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableEvent |
concert tours across the United States
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television appearances in the 1950s ⓘ |
| notableMember |
Doy Ott
NERFINISHED
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Hovie Lister NERFINISHED ⓘ Jake Hess NERFINISHED ⓘ James Wetherington NERFINISHED ⓘ Rosie Rozell NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableMemberRole |
Doy Ott – baritone singer
NERFINISHED
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Hovie Lister – pianist and leader NERFINISHED ⓘ Jake Hess – lead singer ⓘ James Wetherington – bass singer NERFINISHED ⓘ Rosie Rozell – tenor singer NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableWork |
“Get Away Jordan”
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“Happy Rhythm” NERFINISHED ⓘ “Oh What a Savior” NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recordLabel |
RCA Victor
NERFINISHED
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Skylite Records NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| significantImpactOn | development of modern gospel music ⓘ |
| styleCharacteristic |
emotional ballad performances
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jazz-influenced piano arrangements ⓘ up-tempo quartet singing ⓘ |
| vocalType | male quartet ⓘ |
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