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. This is a carousel with slides. 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. Rick Strickland later replaced Warren on tenor and Jerry Kelso became the pianist. Published by the Texas State Historical Association. Stamps brother Frank Stamps formed the Frank Stamps Quartet around the same time. The Stamps-Baxter company published songbooks, and selling them was a key source of revenue for the groups and for the company in turn. business hours We can get the job done! The partnership lasted five years until Frank Stamps left his position with Stamps-Baxter and began a new company called Stamps Quartet Music Company. In 1936, he was a founding father of the National Singing Convention, an organization which has convened annually ever since. Send the Editors a message about this record. Please reset your password. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley (Garner) Stamps; and one son, Jack Stamps.The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday December 4 at Waldo Funeral Home. Your loss is far greater than ours. Around 1962 the group reformed with members Terry Blackwood, Smiling Joe Roeper, Jerry Redd, Big Jim Waits, and Roger McDuff. Sumner were implemented by his group. The STAMPS QUARTET is pictured on the inside of the front cover. His theme song and motto, "Give the World A Smile," became as well known as The . This entry belongs to the following Handbook Special Projects: We are a community-supported, non-profit organization and we humbly ask for your support because the careful and accurate recording of our history has never been more important. He served in World War I, then attended the Vaughan School Of Music where he developed his skills as a bass singer. This move also established the now revered four guys and a piano configuration for male quartet singing. In 1924, he founded the Frank Stamps Quartet to represent a publishing company formed by his brother, V O Stamps. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 2/15/1932: I want to hear him call my name: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Hawaii, (2005) and Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore - (2005). Chicago Style Performer: Frank Stamps and his QuartetWriter: Thomas BentonMale voices with piano.Digitized at 78 revolutions per minute. Compare us to other, 8:30am - 4:30pm PST Give us a try! .more .more 97 Dislike Share Save Mister Elkin 4.26K. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet as one of the most successful groups gospel music had ever experienced. That moment in time, began in 1962, when business partners; J. D. Sumner and James Blackwood of the famed Blackwood Brothers Quartet, purchased the Dallas-based, Stamps Quartet Music Company from Mr. Frank Stamps. Drag images here or select from your computer for Frank Howard Stamps memorial. In 1948 they moved to WSPA radio Spartanburg, SC and dropped the "Stamps" name. May the grace of God be with you Mrs. Stamps. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet a coveted spot on the Elvis Presley show. 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. The Stamps Quartet has performed with Elvis The Concert - at such prestigious venues as the, Radio City Music Hall, New York City; Madison Square Garden, New York City; The Astrodome, Houston, Texas; The Silver Dome, Pontiac, Michigan. / "Sally and Frank worked side by side building great singing schools every year. 0 cemeteries found in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA. 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. Christian Music Archive is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. It was also during this period that the Stamps had their only female vocalists, Sandra Steele who was later replaced by Jennifer OBrien. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. He was honorably discharged in 1945. Stamps Quartet, Try again later. Retrieved March 3, 2023, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/316190. Oops, we were unable to send the email. J. D. Sumner and the Stamps blazed a new path in the gospel music field, when Sumner committed his group to taking gospel music into the secular arena, working with Elvis Presley. V O Stamps also formed a quartet of his own. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. After V O Stamps death, Frank Stamps became J R Baxters partner and took over his brothers duties in the company. 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. On this song, the turn-around comes after verse two. He hired Dwight Brock to play the piano and be the first quartet to use this instrument. We have set your language to Group members were Palmer Wheeler, Roy Wheeler, Dwight Brock, Odis Echols and Frank Stamps. Sumner surrounded himself with some of the most talented young people in the gospel music field. "We of the Stamps Quartet Music Company love and appreciate all of you for your kindness. 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. (16 October 2011) Southern Gospel History. Failed to report flower. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Innovations from the creative mind of J.D. We'll send you a couple of emails per month, filled with fascinating history facts that you can share with your friends. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. It was then that he and Lister hatched the idea for the Masters V, and the Stamps name was once again dormant. No recordings issued from other masters. There was a problem getting your location. 8:30am - 4:30pm PST Give us a try! Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? "He was the leader of the convention singing too. 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. 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". I am proud of his choice and we won't let him down. 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. cemeteries found in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Copyright 1999 2023 Dave Maurer Virgil and Frank Stamps were inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Associations Hall of Fame in 1997. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). He also left his own group, the Stamps All Stars, to sing in the group his brother had owned, the Old Original Stamps Quartet. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Most importantly, the One about whom you sang and to whom we give honor and glory. One did not have to say what he did or who he was. He formed the Stamps Quartet Music Company. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Learn more about managing a memorial . UC Santa Barbara Library, 2023. At times, as many as 100 groups were using the word Stamps in their name. In ministering their own way, they held true to the belief of reaching people with the gospel to the ends of the earth. I think when he spoke to me about it in Fort Worth that he knew it would not be long until this day would come. 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 . Search above to list available cemeteries. This account has been disabled. Truly the Lords ambassador whose heart and voice had wings. Elvis music as only the Stamps Quartet can. Learn more about merges. The Stamps Quartet was a Southern Gospel group from. We have footsteps to follow. 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. After Sumners death, quartet member Ed Enoch officially trademarked the Stamps Quartet name in 2003. Of course, no professional quartet since then has ever been without a piano. 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. 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. We thank you for everything. My words to express what Mr. Frank did and what he was to Gospel Music are inadequate. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. No one is more dedicated nor knows more about the organization. May God Bless You and Yours." "As you know, we have lost the Leader, the Pusher, and the Father of Gospel Music. 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. 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. 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. The company also launched a number of groups with the Stamps name. 901 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108. Our Story Request a Quote Shipping Info Find Us Here. "Frank Stamps All Star Quartet," accessed March 3, 2023, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/316190. The year 2007, marks the 45th anniversary celebrating the legacy of J.D. Use facets below to limit or refine search. San Diego Mission Valley Hilton. Most notable was their launch into global stardom as the key backup group for Elvis Presley. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. We want to fit in and compliment the look of your event. "Give The World A Smile" became the group's first major hit and later became their signature song. Sumner. Then in 1926, VO partnered with J R Baxter to form the Stamps Baxter Music And Printing Company. "As you know, the Blackwood Brothers were chosen by Mr. Frank to carry on his great work. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. This is a 69 selection softback song book published by Stamps Quartet Music Company, Inc. Check out these verified reviews from bookings on The Bash. The Stamps Quartet were back up vocalists for: The worlds greatest entertainer.Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country MusicTammy Wynette, Country Bluegrass Artist..Ricky Skaggs, Country Music ArtistBrenda Lee, Country Music ArtistJerry Lee Lewis, Country Music Artist.Willie Nelson, Pop ArtistLeslie Ughams, The Singing Governor of LouisianaJimmie Davis, ******************************************************************************, Ed Enoch - Owner Manager Lead Vocalist. Ed Enoch and members of the world-famous Stamps Quartet were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1997. Retrieved, November 17, 2011 from http://www.sghistory.com/index.php?n=J.JD_Sumner_And_The_Stamps_Quartet. Stay up to date with Christian Music Archive via E-Mail! woof woof !!!??? APA Style It all started in 1924 when V O Stamps formed the V O Stamps School Of Music. Sorry! They were already touring in their custom bus since 1962. 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. Stamps Name Multiplied Have a question? Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. No man has ever done more than he in all fields of Gospel Music. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Year should not be greater than current year. The Stamps Quartet is a gospel quartet originally founded in 1924 in Dallas by Virgil Oliver Stamps. 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. There was an error deleting this problem. Finally, the All Star designation was dropped and the group that had been the Stamps All Stars had come to be commonly known as The Stamps Quartet. 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. We have arrangements for over 100+ great songs from the 1920's through the 1960's. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Television specials: CBS NBC - TNN TBN - GMT - PBS. No diva attitude in this band. WOOF woof woof !!!?!! ). Information displayed on this page is courtesy of. 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. After eight years with the Masters V, James Blackwood and Jake Hess exited and the underlying concept of that group was significantly diluted. Under Franks influence, the publishing company began to arrange deals with many popular quartets of the day to sell Stamps-Baxter songbooks. Sumner went to the Stamps and John Hall came to the Blackwood Brothers. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29484015/frank-howard-stamps. Stamps Music Company in Jacksonville, Texas, and published their first song book, Harbor Bells. 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. The Frank Stamps Quartet signed a recording contract with Victor in 1927. companies. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. Over the years the Stamps Quartet also underwent both high and low points in terms of their popularity. Please enter your email and password to sign in. One of the last statements made by J. D. Sumner was that he hoped we would hear his music after he was gone. We are the Firefly Jazz Quartet and it is our mission to supply classy, hip, live music to all of San Diego County.