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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Discografía
15 álbum(es) • Ordenado por Mejores ventas
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The Common Man
Gospel - Editado por N'Vision Entertainment el 12 jun. 2015
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For the Holidays - EP
Ambientes - Editado por The Statesmen el 1 feb. 2019
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The Statesmen Collection
Gospel - Editado por Ovation Entertainment el 22 mar. 2019
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The Statesmen and The Chuck Wagon Gang, Vol. 2
The Statesmen, The Chuck Wagon Gang
Gospel - Editado por AMB el 15 may. 2018
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Encores
Gospel - Editado por N'Vision Entertainment el 12 jun. 2015
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The Statesmen and The Chuck Wagon Gang, Vol. 1
The Statesmen, The Chuck Wagon Gang
Gospel - Editado por AMB el 15 may. 2018
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What's New, Statesmen?
Pop - Editado por The Statesmen el 12 abr. 2024
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Aeronaut / The Deep End (Original Mix)
Varios - Editado por Philosophy el 15 oct. 2012
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O' My Lord What A Time
Pop - Editado por Curb | Word el 6 jul. 1993
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Revival
Humour/Spoken Word - Editado por Curb | Word el 7 jul. 1992
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Life Is Worth Living
Gospel - Editado por Vanilla OMP el 28 feb. 2011
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Until You Find The Lord - The Statesmen
Varios - Editado por Don't stop the music el 14 jun. 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 - Editado por JB Production el 31 dic. 2020
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