No headaches, no problems, just great music! One name is synonymous with the other. Albert Goldman, Elvis (New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company. Try again. Recent projects have included backup vocals for Alan Jacksons Precious Memories Volume II, recorded in 2013. That is a part of gospel music history and cannot be ignored. By working with Elvis Presley, J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet created a whole new fan base for gospel music. Of course, no professional quartet since then has ever been without a piano. Having the opportunity of bringing southern gospel music to fans, that may have not had the exposure to gospel music, was huge. After Sumners death, quartet member Ed Enoch officially trademarked the Stamps Quartet name in 2003. Their opportunity and experience working with Elvis, established a platform enabling them to reach a broad section of the music fan as a whole, not just those who attended church on Sunday. San Diego Mission Valley Hilton. The quartet broke up in 1979, but by the late 1980s J. D. Sumner decided to revive the group. 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. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: vocalist, bass vocal, songwriter : Victor: BVE-56592: 10-in. Sumner. They also participated in the county and state singing conventions and company-sponsored singing schools. Chicago Style This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. 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. Resend Activation Email. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The Frank Stamps Quartet signed a recording contract with Victor in 1927. Firefly Jazz Quartet - Jazz Band San Diego, CA | The Bash Their office was headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Frank Howard Stamps was born in Upshur, Texas. He was named after his uncle Frank Stamps, the founder and lead singer of the original gospel singing Stamps Quartet. He was named after his uncle Frank Stamps, the founder and lead singer of the original gospel singing Stamps Quartet. It was this quality, uniqueness and expertise that won J.D. The Stamps Quartet has been honored with induction into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and the group has won both Grammy and Dove awards for best gospel group and best gospel album. He was a former deacon at the Second Baptist Church and Fellowship Baptist Church, both of Bridge City.He is survived by three daughters, Kathy Waldrip of Midlothian, Texas, Susan Meyer and her husband Fred of Sherman, and Janice Renee Stamps Anderson of Sherman; one son, David Earl Stamps and wife Elizabeth of Houston; nine grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; one great great grandson; one brother, Virgil Stamps and his wife Ann of Houston; two sisters-in-law, Avis Stamps of Timpson and Elizabeth Stamps of Round Rock, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Stamps Quartet | Christian Music Archive The remaining group members recorded as the Stamps for a few years, but ultimately changed the group name to the Plainsmen Quartet and parted ways with the publishing company. He is a member of the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music . Mister Frank, as he was affectionately called, traveled the length and breadth of the United States promoting gospel music, participating in gospel singings local, county, state, and on the national level. In Discography of American Historical Recordings. The song continues on the original recording, but this sample I have uploaded to YouTube ends after Brock's turn-around. Because of his great work we have a guide to go by. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. The partnership lasted five years until Frank Stamps left his position with Stamps-Baxter and began a new company called Stamps Quartet Music Company. Published by the Texas State Historical Association. This browser does not support getting your location. The Stamps-Baxter company published songbooks, and selling them was a key source of revenue for the groups and for the company in turn. Around 1962 the group reformed with members Terry Blackwood, Smiling Joe Roeper, Jerry Redd, Big Jim Waits, and Roger McDuff. Search above to list available cemeteries. Christian Music Archive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. 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". Following Presleys death, numerous personnel changes resulted in an overall decline in the groups popularity, despite performing at various Elvis tribute events and gospel concerts. Eventually J. D. Sumner purchased some interest in the company and became manager of the Stamps Quartet. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. We have arrangements for over 100+ great songs from the 1920's through the 1960's. Find local vendors to bring your celebration to life. 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. Shaun Stalzer, 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. Ready for retirement, Frank Stamps sold his business to James Blackwood and J D Sumner a year or two later. 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. By 1980, J D himself was filling in with Hovie Lister and the Statesmen. Sumner appears in the May 1965 issue of Gospel Music Hi-Lites. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 11/25/1929: Living for Jesus: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group : Victor: BVE-56591: 10-in. There was a problem getting your location. When J D Sumner passed away in 1998, the final members of the group were Sumner, Strickland, Ed Enoch, Hill, and Kelso. Bill Baize was soon singing tenor, and Ed Hill later came to the Stamps from the Prophets. Make sure that the file is a photo. His theme song and motto, "Give the World A Smile," became as well known as The . 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. The groups served a purpose that ultimately benefited from all the sharing, though. Second Rebirth (1988-1998) No albums list this artist in credits. Their unique blend, close harmony and excitement, won them fans everywhere. The Stamps Quartet is a gospel quartet originally founded in 1924 in Dallas by Virgil Oliver Stamps. Members of groups owned by the Stamps company were swapped around like modern sports stars, only more frequently. Working for the King (1971-1977) 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. Country Music Association's (CMA) Fan Fair 2004, Nashville, Tennessee. Frank Stamps and his Quartet - Internet Archive We recommend that you contact the vendor to confirm that the event date is open. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29484015/frank-howard-stamps. Frank formed the V.O. Information displayed on this page is courtesy of. The register book can be signed online at waldofuneralhome.com. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Learn more about this vendor for your event. This partnership became the most successful publisher of shape note hymn books in the United States. After purchasing the historic company, immediate plans were put in motion to once again give rebirth to the Stamps Quartet name. 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. 25 Stamp Dealers - Nationwide Participation 157 Competitive Exhibit Frames. We want your event to run flawlessly. Jimmy Blackwood went to work for J D in the Stamps at the same time. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group : Victor: BVE-56590: 10-in. With the success of the website and the continued support of his fans, the legacy of J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet lives on and is in good hands as long as we remember. "He was the leader of the convention singing too. (16 October 2011) Southern Gospel History. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Failed to report flower. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). "When I was a boy, Frank Stamps was my idol. Copyright 2014 - 23 WALDO FUNERAL HOME. Group members were Palmer Wheeler, Roy Wheeler, Dwight Brock, Odis Echols and Frank Stamps. By that point, the group included Big John Hall, Jim Hill, and Mylon LeFevre. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group : Victor: BVE-70693: 10-in. The group continued to perform, although only one of the current members, Enoch, owner and manager, remained from the quartets golden years with Elvis. Weve updated the security on the site. 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. This is a portion of a song recorded by Frank Stamps & His All-Star Quartet in the late 1920s. Stamps Music Company in Jacksonville, Texas, and published their first song book, Harbor Bells.