It was this quality, uniqueness and expertise that won J.D. 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". Retrieved March 3, 2023, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/316190. APA Style Retrieved, November 17, 2011 from http://www.sghistory.com/index.php?n=J.JD_Sumner_And_The_Stamps_Quartet. But, we know Mr. Frank is in heaven and will be awaiting us. Hawaii, (2005) and Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore - (2005). Members of groups owned by the Stamps company were swapped around like modern sports stars, only more frequently. 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. Most importantly, the One about whom you sang and to whom we give honor and glory. Recent projects have included backup vocals for Alan Jacksons Precious Memories Volume II, recorded in 2013. With verified reviews and thousands of ratings, it's easy to book the perfect vendor for all types of eventsno matter how big or small. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. 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. 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. Every dollar helps. Your loss is far greater than ours. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. "Mister Frank", as he was affectionately called, traveled the length and breadth . .more .more 97 Dislike Share Save Mister Elkin 4.26K. You will be hiring degreed professionals with many years of experience playing weddings, concerts, casuals, musical theatre, corporate events, church jobs, public events, and private parties. Stamps Quartet, We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. business hours We can get the job done! Gospel music pioneer, publisher. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. If my owner doesn't like you, neither do I. V. O. Stamps founded the V.O. In exchange, groups were allowed to use Stamps or Stamps-Baxter as part of their own name. Browse Jazz Band prices, photos, and 1 reviews, with a rating of 5 out of 5. Frank StampsSherman- Graveside services for Frank Charles Stamps will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday December 6 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City, Texas. 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. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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. 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. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Donnie Sumner became the piano player in 1966 and then moved to the baritone slot when it opened up. Recordings Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Frank was born February 11, 1925 in Timpson, Texas to the late Fred and Amy (Stilley) Stamps. 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. Frank Stamps is also pictured in the front. Stamps brother Frank Stamps formed the Frank Stamps Quartet around the same time. "As you know, the Blackwood Brothers were chosen by Mr. Frank to carry on his great work. He was finally home! Frank Stamps decided to narrow his attention to publishing songbooks around 1950. 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. Chicago Style In 1936, he was a founding father of the National Singing Convention, an organization which has convened annually ever since. His theme song and motto, "Give the World A Smile," became as well known as The . Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? https://www.tshaonline.org, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/stamps-quartet. Ready for retirement, Frank Stamps sold his business to James Blackwood and J D Sumner a year or two later. The Stamps have received numerous Grammy and Dove awards for The Best Gospel Group, and The Best Gospel Album of The Year.. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. The Stamps-Baxter company published songbooks, and selling them was a key source of revenue for the groups and for the company in turn. Our loss has certainly been Heaven's gain. Bill Baize was soon singing tenor, and Ed Hill later came to the Stamps from the Prophets. He was named after his uncle Frank Stamps, the founder and lead singer of the original gospel singing Stamps Quartet. "We will never hear his deep bass voice again; but, we know his work will never be forgotten. Stamps Name Multiplied J. D. Sumner not only remained as the visionary leader of the Stamps Quartet, he helped create the groundbreaking sound that would ear mark J.D. 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. Stay up to date with Christian Music Archive via E-Mail! He is a member of the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music . "Frank Stamps All Star Quartet," accessed March 3, 2023, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/316190. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet as one of the most successful groups gospel music had ever experienced. This partnership became the most successful publisher of shape note hymn books in the United States. Mr. Stamps, 87, passed away Sunday December 2 at Texoma Medical Center. In 1950 Frank Stamps decided to focus his attention solely on publishing songbooks. They also participated in the county and state singing conventions and company-sponsored singing schools. "- Me, Likes long walks on the beach when life gets ruff. This was partly due to their performance venues including; conventions, special events, fairs, Graceland/Elvis related performances, and traveling abroad. In 2014 and 2015 the group toured Europe to perform in ElvisThe Musical. Jimmy Blackwood went to work for J D in the Stamps at the same time. There is a problem with your email/password. The Stamps Quartet provided the ideal promotional vehicle through which to advertise the companys songbooks through their daily broadcasts on KRLD radio in Dallas. Learn more about managing a memorial . Because of his great work we have a guide to go by. 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. 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. "When I was a boy, Frank Stamps was my idol. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Gospel music would never be the same again. Having the opportunity of bringing southern gospel music to fans, that may have not had the exposure to gospel music, was huge. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Frank Stamps (29484015)? 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. Frank worked as a pumper for Texaco for over 40 years and was actively involved in their union. He was named after his uncle Frank Stamps, the founder and lead singer of the original gospel singing Stamps Quartet. No recordings issued from other masters. Sumner surrounded himself with some of the most talented young people in the gospel music field. Contact Firefly Jazz Quartet from San Diego on The Bash. For the thousands of miles traveled, for the inspirational performances you shared, for the companionship and love for one another. The Stamps continue to make recordings, are regularly seen on television and constantly tour the United States, Canada, Hawaii, European and Asian countries performing Gospel, Secular, and. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He formed the Stamps Quartet Music Company. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. No albums list this artist in credits. The song continues on the original recording, but this sample I have uploaded to YouTube ends after Brock's turn-around. No diva attitude in this band. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet [1965-98], Golden Covenant [1998-2003], The Stamps Genres Southern Gospel, Vocal Group Share Tweet Follow 16 followers ADVERTISEMENT Discography 71 Credits 45 Filmography 1 Album Showing all (40) Issues 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. 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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Virgil Stamps died in 1940, and with his death Frank took over the partnership with J. R. Baxter and allowed several groups to use the Stamps name in exchange for their selling of the Stamps-Baxter songbooks. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Texas Gospel Music Museum and Hall of Fame. Numerous performances at state and county fairs - festivals throughout the United States, Canada, Hawaii, and International festivals. Once the booking is confirmed, it's covered by Our Guarantee. By 1980, J D himself was filling in with Hovie Lister and the Statesmen. Sumner. Warren returned to sing tenor while Toney and Hill remained with the group during the name change. The remaining members of the group, however, continued to record as the Stamps Quartet for a short time thereafter but soon changed the name to the Plainsmen Quartet. Over the years the Stamps Quartet also underwent both high and low points in terms of their popularity. The Frank Stamps Quartet signed a recording contract with Victor in 1927. Stamps Quartet - Discography of American Historical Recordings Stamps Quartet Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1929 Roles Represented in DAHR: Vocal group See Also: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet = Recordings are available for online listening. 0 cemeteries found in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Get a feel for the songs performed by this vendor. Formed originally in 1924, the Stamps name boasts the longest history of any quartet in gospel music industry. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This reformation was under the direction, guidance and creative mind of J.D. Sumner, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. In 1936, he was a founding father of the National Singing Convention, an organization which has convened annually ever since. Former Lone Star Quartet lead and baritone Clarence Turbyfill joined to sing tenor. No man has ever done more than he in all fields of Gospel Music. 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. Two Stamps and A Baxter They had regular programs on Dallas radio stations WFFA and KRLD and performed in churches and other venues in the Dallas area. 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. By that time V. O. Stamps had partnered with J. R. Baxter to form the Stamps-Baxter Music and Printing Company, which was instrumental in the development of the various Stamps Quartets over the years and also became one of the most successful printers of shape note hymnbooks in the United States. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? On most of the recordings from this era, he would stop at the end of his intro, and then play the partsthe same notes the singers were singing. 8:30am - 4:30pm PST Give us a try! "He started the quartet field of music as we know it today. The STAMPS QUARTET is pictured on the inside of the front cover. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Drag images here or select from your computer for Frank Howard Stamps memorial. 11/25/1929: I'm only here on a visit: Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: vocalist, bass vocal : Victor: BVE-56593: 10-in. MLA Style. Performer: Frank Stamps and his QuartetWriter: Thomas BentonMale voices with piano.Digitized at 78 revolutions per minute. = Recordings were issued from this master. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Frank Howard Stamps I found on Findagrave.com. = Recordings are available for online listening. We thank you for everything. We look good too! The following, adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, is the preferred citation for this entry. It was then that he and Lister hatched the idea for the Masters V, and the Stamps name was once again dormant. 1-800-373-5614 In today, Out tommorow California Stamp Co. You can reach us during Monday - Friday has unbeatable prices. Their unique blend, close harmony and excitement, won them fans everywhere. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: vocalist, bass vocal, songwriter : Victor: BVE-56592: 10-in. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. We will be on time and we will be pleasant, attentive, and easy to work with. We have our own sound system, a BOSE L1, which sounds clear and lovely from anywhere in the room. I am sure the magazine will be filled with the things he stood for and with the great things he did; but, I know words at our disposal will not express how great he was. The Stamps All Stars were promoted as the top group in the Stamps family, so any time a member would quit, the next best man was immediately moved into his place. In 2015 the Stamps Quartet consisted of Ed Enoch (manager and lead vocalist), Michael Means (bass), Joe Combs (baritone), and Tony Goforth (tenor). Second Rebirth (1988-1998) Sumner and the Stamps Quartet a coveted spot on the Elvis Presley show. 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 hired Dwight Brock to play the piano and be the first quartet to use this instrument. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Ed Enoch, owner manager lead singer - is continuing the legacy of the Stamps Quartet by receiving the official/legal trademark for the historical, Stamps Quartet name in 2003. In 1967, J D and James Blackwood swapped bass singers . The members of Firefly Jazz Quartet have been playing all over America's Finest City. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet was the first quartet to add a band to the sound. No recordings issued from other masters. The musicians in the Firefly Jazz Quartet have credentials, experience, talent, and professionalism. It was also during this period that the Stamps had their only female vocalists, Sandra Steele who was later replaced by Jennifer OBrien. ). Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Group members were Palmer Wheeler, Roy Wheeler, Dwight Brock, . This is a carousel with slides. The name, Frank Stamps, in our world of music was like water to a thirsty man..was like food to a hungry man. 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. Family members linked to this person will appear here. By working with Elvis Presley, J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet created a whole new fan base for gospel music. Photo slide show of 1961 Frank Stamps QuartetMusic: "I'm Rejoicing" Past appearances include San Diego Wild Animal Park, LEGOLAND, SeaWorld, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego State University, University of San Diego, Admiral Kid Club, The Art Institute, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Visual Arts Network, Sushi Visual and Performing Arts, Balboa Theatre, Old Globe Theatre, Birch North Park Theatre, San Diego Repertory Theatre, Cygnet Theatre, San Diego Opera, Mainly Mozart, Orchestra Nova, Sacra/Profana, Full Measure Carolers, San Diego Wedding Singers, Robert Mondavi Vineyard in Napa Valley, House of the Future art benefit parties, The Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, Kinsella Library, La Jolla Country Club, Rancho Santa Fe Country Club, Del Mar Country Club, Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, U.S. Grant Hotel, The Westgate Hotel, Catamaran Hotel, Ritz Hotel in Laguna, and The Lodge at Torrey Pines.