The Statesmen
One of Southern gospel's longest-running groups, the Statesmen was also one of the most influential -- their flair for showmanship and jazzy piano accompaniment pointed the way toward the crowd-pleasing CCM of the present. Formed in 1948 by pianist Hovie Lister, the original group also included lead Mosie Lister (no relation), tenor Bobby Strickland, baritone Bervin Kendrick and bass Gordon Hill. Although the Statesmen endured countless lineup changes over the years -- alumni included the great Jake Hess -- perhaps the most pivotal member (as well as its longest-lived) was pianist Lister; not only was the group among the first Southern gospel quartets to introduce piano into their music, but Lister's soulful, ragtime-influenced style heralded a major shift away from the rigid accompaniment of the past -- though an ordained minister, he understood the necessity of updating gospel to appeal to post-war audiences, particularly young people. Throughout the decades to follow, the Statesmen recorded over 100 releases for RCA; at various times, their lineup featured singers including Rozie Rozell, Doy Ott, Buddy Burton, Jim Wetherington, Tommy Thompson and Denver Crumpler, with Lister remaining a roster staple into the 21st century.
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15 album(s) • Trié par Meilleures ventes
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The Common Man
Gospel - Paru chez N'Vision Entertainment le 12 juin 2015
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For the Holidays - EP
Ambiance - Paru chez The Statesmen le 1 févr. 2019
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The Statesmen Collection
Gospel - Paru chez Ovation Entertainment le 22 mars 2019
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The Statesmen and The Chuck Wagon Gang, Vol. 2
The Statesmen, The Chuck Wagon Gang
Gospel - Paru chez AMB le 15 mai 2018
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Encores
Gospel - Paru chez N'Vision Entertainment le 12 juin 2015
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The Statesmen and The Chuck Wagon Gang, Vol. 1
The Statesmen, The Chuck Wagon Gang
Gospel - Paru chez AMB le 15 mai 2018
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What's New, Statesmen?
Pop - Paru chez The Statesmen le 12 avr. 2024
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Aeronaut / The Deep End (Original Mix)
Divers - Paru chez Philosophy le 15 oct. 2012
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O' My Lord What A Time
Pop - Paru chez Curb | Word le 6 juil. 1993
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Life Is Worth Living
Gospel - Paru chez Vanilla OMP le 28 févr. 2011
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Until You Find The Lord - The Statesmen
Divers - Paru chez Don't stop the music le 14 juin 2023
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National (Gospel) Quartet Convention LP ((1963) Complete Album - Stereo)
The Blackwood Brothers, Stamps Quartet, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Statesmen, The Kingsmen, The Speer Family
Pop - Paru chez JB Production le 31 déc. 2020
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