I wasn’t sure whether or not I should post my reflections on Roger Bennett’s funeral. With over 50,000 people watching it online, I imagine that nearly everyone who reads this blog will either have been there, have watched online, or will watch the DVD that the church will make available. The funeral started ten minutes …
Over the last few days, several fond memories of Roger Bennett have come to mind. Via a Cathedrals compilation project, Roger Bennett introduced me to Southern Gospel piano playing. “I’m in the Gloryland Way” was my first exposure to what a Southern Gospel piano solo sounds like. Even now, I’m still blown away by his …
As most Southern Gospel fans know, Ernie Haase sang tenor with the Cathedral Quartet from 1990 through 1999. After the Cathedrals retired, he performed solo concerts, as well as appearing with the Old Friends Quartet at their selected dates. He formed Signature Sound in 2002. I recently had the opportunity to interview him, asking both …
I was recently listening to a Florida Boys song entitled “Over There.” A few of the lines in the song state: I’ve got me a fire Gonna keep it burning I’ve got me a light Gonna let it shine I’ve got me a prayer-wheel Gonna keep it turning… This, of course, brings to mind the …
Was George Younce the greatest bass singer of all time? In a word, yes. I am finding that some of the most insightful posts in Southern Gospel right now are coming from The Inquiring Mind. In a recent post (edit: link removed due to site being down), he makes the case against George being the …