Who were the singers in the Imperials?
Russ Taff
Jake HessRick EvansArmond Morales
The Imperials/Singers
Who sang bass for the Imperials?
Armond Morales
Members
| 1964–1965 (Jake Hess and the Imperials) | Sherrill Neilsen – tenor Jake Hess – lead Gary McSpadden – baritone Armond Morales – bass Henry Slaughter – piano |
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| 2006–2010 | Rick Evans – lead Armond Morales – bass Robbie Hiner – tenor Dave Will – baritone |
| 2010–2017 | Evans A. Morales Paul Smith – tenor, lead Will |
Who was the lead singer of the Imperials?
Russ Taff1976 – 1981
Jake Hess1964 – 1967Rick EvansSince 2010
The Imperials/Lead singers
Did the Imperials sing with Elvis?
The Imperials toured with Elvis from 1969 till 1972 and recorded two Gospel albums with him, including Elvis’ final Grammy award-winning album, ‘He Touched Me. ‘ In 1998, the Imperials were inducted into the Gospel Music Association’s Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
Are the Imperials still alive?
The only legends I know are dead.” Anthony Guordine, 75, is alive and well and as close to an American music legend as you can get. He and his group, The Imperials were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009. They perform a rare, three-night stand at the Savannah Center, July 26-28.
Who founded the Imperials?
The Imperials were founded by Morales and Jake Hess as a quintet of four singers and a piano player. Since its inception in 1964, 18 singers have been part of the group, including Russ Taff, Paul Smith, Gary McSpadden, and Jonathan Pierce.
Who was in the classic Imperials?
The Classic Imperials consist of a “rock solid lineup” of bass singer Morales, 29-year veteran baritone/lead Dave Will, the recently returned tenor/lead Paul Smith and new group member tenor/lead Rick Evans (who has had stints with the Dennis Agajanian Band, Franklin Graham Crusade Team and Promise Keepers).
Who started the Imperials?
Do Little Anthony and the Imperials still perform?
Unfortunately there are no concert dates for Little Anthony And The Imperials scheduled in 2021.
How long was Russ Taff with the Imperials?
four and a half years
Eager to experience and explore all aspects of music, Taff left the Imperials after four and a half years to pursue a solo career.