Yes, he was with the group in the late 70's. The line-up for that group was Rosie, Buddy Burton (lead), Ed Hill, Tommy Thompson (bass), and Hovie. I have some cassettes of this group and in my opinion, they were one of the best line-up's of this group!
James B. had been singing over 50 years and wanted to retire from touring. Of course, that didn't last long. He was solo for a while then formed the James Blackwood Quartet for a while. Rosie had health problems and lost his strength. Jake had health problems and wanted to retire as well. Hovie and JD kept it going for a while. Hovie went with the Palmetto State Q. and JD re-started the Stamps.
A good version of "You can't be a Beacon',a hit in the 70's for Donna Fargo although Masters V only do a part of it as the opening of melody of spirtiuals with the word Light in the song.
This is fantastic really brings by memories of JD doing his ending with the low bass. I saw him on stage once with the Blackwood Brothers when he took that microphone and went all the way to the floor and back up. Thanks for posting.
Dean can probably list the exact year. I'm 90% sure it's between 1986 and 1988. Sherrill Neilsen was with the group twice, but Jack Toney and Ed Hill didn't join until after Jake Hess and James Blackwood quit. If my info is correct, those two left in 1986.
In 1988, the group name was changed to the Stamps...this occurred during the National Quartet Convention that year, again...if my info is correct.
RIP Sherrill
jdsumner 1 year ago
What cd or record is this from?thanks
thedglman 1 year ago
Ed Hill was a Statesmen in the late 1970's!!!!
Nashville35 2 years ago
Even Jd was a Statesmen right before the Masters V was formed.
tannerumc 2 years ago
I know Sherril and Jack and of course Hovie where in the Statesmen, but was Ed Hill ever a Statesmen?
gospelmusiclover48 3 years ago
Yes, he was with the group in the late 70's. The line-up for that group was Rosie, Buddy Burton (lead), Ed Hill, Tommy Thompson (bass), and Hovie. I have some cassettes of this group and in my opinion, they were one of the best line-up's of this group!
red3005 2 years ago
Where did Rosie, Jake, and James go? I only recognize JD and Hovie....what happened? Where did they go?
aufirerep1 3 years ago
James B. had been singing over 50 years and wanted to retire from touring. Of course, that didn't last long. He was solo for a while then formed the James Blackwood Quartet for a while. Rosie had health problems and lost his strength. Jake had health problems and wanted to retire as well. Hovie and JD kept it going for a while. Hovie went with the Palmetto State Q. and JD re-started the Stamps.
knowMusicMan 3 years ago
Still at the top of their game after all these years! JD and Hovie keep shining!
aufirerep1 3 years ago
Good beat. They're all wonderful singers.
benwrong46 4 years ago
A good version of "You can't be a Beacon',a hit in the 70's for Donna Fargo although Masters V only do a part of it as the opening of melody of spirtiuals with the word Light in the song.
rausha6 4 years ago
This is fantastic really brings by memories of JD doing his ending with the low bass. I saw him on stage once with the Blackwood Brothers when he took that microphone and went all the way to the floor and back up. Thanks for posting.
Sandraz1634 4 years ago
If I am not mistaken this is in '87 right before they changed too the Stamps..
gonzo80sc 4 years ago
Memories, sweet memories!! Thanks Dean!
nancycarollo 4 years ago
Dean can probably list the exact year. I'm 90% sure it's between 1986 and 1988. Sherrill Neilsen was with the group twice, but Jack Toney and Ed Hill didn't join until after Jake Hess and James Blackwood quit. If my info is correct, those two left in 1986.
In 1988, the group name was changed to the Stamps...this occurred during the National Quartet Convention that year, again...if my info is correct.
88hammers 4 years ago
Either late 87 or early 88.
adkinsda 4 years ago
Wow, that's an awesome video. Rare too. Got anymore?
stormyeyedbear 4 years ago
Man those Masters V were sommething else!
larmoe542 4 years ago
Fantastic! thanks
jdsumner 4 years ago
wow! Thanks.... from what year is this? mid-80s?
tcbworld 4 years ago