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The Southernaires, organized in 1929, were an American popular vocal group, popular in radio broadcasting of the 1930s and 1940s. [1] They were known for their renditions of spirituals and work songs. [ 2 ]
The choir's first album and video, The Mississippi Mass Choir, Live, were recorded on October 29, 1988 () under the leadership of Williams. Five weeks after this album was released, Billboard magazine licensed it as the Number 1 Spiritual album in America and it stayed on the Billboard charts for an uninterrupted 45 weeks, setting a new record ...
The Jackson Southernaires is an American traditional black gospel music group from Jackson, Mississippi, producer Frank Crisler formed the group in 1940, yet they did not become active until 1969, with the release of Too Late by Song Bird Records.
The Jackson, Mississippi-based traditional black gospel group, The Williams Brothers started in 1960 by Leon "Pop" Williams (November 24, 1908/1909 – September 6, 1989), [1] [2] who was the father of the Williams Brothers and an early member of the group, died in a car accident.
Gotta Serve Somebody was Grammy nominated for Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album and also Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals for the Bob Dylan and Mavis Staples duet but neither of the prizes was won. [1] The New York Times called the record "The best African-American covers of Dylan songs since Jimi Hendrix." [2]
Lee Williams is often referred to as the "GOAT" of Gospel music and he and the QC's are often recognized how they changed Gospel quartet music and the impact they made also going on to be the #1 Gospel group in the world for 21 years straight. Lee Williams died on August 30, 2021. He was 75 years old.
Willie Banks (May 11, 1929 – February 1, 1993), was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and originator of his backing band, The Messengers. Banks started the Messengers in 1972 after he left The Jackson Southernaires. While with the Jackson Southernaires, Banks made his first big hit in 1964 on Peacock Records with the song "Too Late".
After months of rehearsals, the Mississippi Mass Choir recorded their eponymous debut album and video live at Thalia Mara Hall (formerly Jackson Municipal Auditorium) on October 29, 1988. In the spring of 1989, five weeks after their debut album was released, Billboard magazine certified it as the Number 1 Spiritual album in the country.