The Masters V around 1985. James Blackwood, Jake Hess, Hovie Lister, J.D. Sumner. Tenor on first half is Steve Warren. Tenor on 2nd half is Sherrill "Shaun" Nielsen. Masters 5, Masters Five
One of my favorite memories as a kid was seeing the guy playing piano at all night gospel singing stomping his feet, while playing piano. It looked like the feet were dancing one song while the other members of the quartet were singing something else. Always put joy in my heart!
I once read a list of songs written by JD and I nigh fainted then I looked up the history of the Statesman their influence on music in general and Gospel in particular is profound the blackwood brothers were spectacular so much history on one stage
@@ikonix360JD Sumner wrote over 600 songs, invented the tour bus(Elvis bought 3 for himself and others) invented the idea that every singer gets microphone, and started the National Quartet Convention, and won the Guinness Book of World Records lowest bass singer.
Jake wrote an autobiography in which he talks about how he designed his on-stage style. He said he never wanted to be anything other than a quartet man. I was fortunate to chat with him a few times. He was extraordinarily approachable and kind.
The Masters Five / "V" , was founded in 1980 by Hovie Lister ( Piano ) , and subsequently , John D. Sumner ( Bass ) , Rosie Rozell { Later Steve Warren } ( tenor ) , James Blackwood and Jake Hess alternating ( Lead & Baritone ) . Their last performance was in 1988...They will each be missed...
Alsome group!! Love these guys!! Wasn't for these guys!! Don't think You would of ever heard of my other favorite group..The STATLER BROTHERS..!!!!!!!!!!
Steve Warren is a Grammy award winning composer, producer, songwriter and singer. Steve has a 6 octave range and was the music director for the Legendary Wayne Newton Steve has been a part of legendary entourage's such as "The Stamps Quartet with JD Sumner" "The Masters V" "The Statesmen Quartet" The "Blackwood Brothers" and Exodus he is considered the most versatile talent in the business. He appeared in Vegas Vacation with Wayne Newton.
A shame his fame became his undoing. He couldn't keep a job because everyone was getting fed up with him trying to take control of the different groups he was with. He may have been good, but, ego got him in the end.
The typical Vocal Bass Range is...{ E 2 - E 4 } From the second E below middle C to the E above middle C . Although , J.D. could hit the note G 0 , not measurable on a piano ( takes an organ ) , and Tim Storms could hit the note { G -7 } which is ( 0.189 Hz ) , on 30 March 2012 . The world's current record ...Awesome !...
@@grembar2863 Andy was talking about the gain on J. D./s mic being way too low, not the notes J. D. was signing. Also, Timmy Storm's claim of G -7 is just laughable. That "note" is physically impossible. Also, Little Timmy has yet to record anything lower than J. D. At best, Timmy is a baritone, who uses amplified fry; he sounds more like a frog than a vocalist.
Nicholas West listen to jd sumner and if you believe it’s possible to go a full 7 octaves lower than your nuts, when the typical range is only 2 octaves
@@blackrosesthepeaceangel6083 I tried to google that song...tried to google it...But google just will not show that song , or any , performed in 1988 ( Their last year ) , no way to confirm what was their last song...There are two Albums for 1988...That could be as many as 30 songs....
Agreed. I have enjoyed this video for about 30 years when it was originally aired. THe highlight for me is at the 4:37 mark when Steve drops his mic. The others, being professional almost giggled but kept going after giving him what I'm sure was a serious scolding look.
Darren Summerall Style v. substance. Steve is more technical and polished than most, so it depends on what league you're considering. In the latter portion, Sherrill (later aka Shaun) Neilsom is a legend and bows to no one (that's not just my opinion, but also a fan named Presley. You might have heard of him).
