No man has ever done more than he in all fields of Gospel Music. (Signed) J.D. This account has been disabled. As the 1970s rolled around, the Stamps saw a number of changes. Use facets below to limit or refine search. Failed to report flower. Make sure that the file is a photo. He joined the US Navy in February 1942 and proudly served in the South Pacific and off China and Korea while aboard the USS Whitney and USS Guam. J D and Hovie carried on for a while with Shaun Nielsen, Jack Toney, and Ed Hill, but ultimately J D decided to revive the Stamps name. In 2015 the Stamps Quartet consisted of Ed Enoch (manager and lead vocalist), Michael Means (bass), Joe Combs (baritone), and Tony Goforth (tenor). 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 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. There was a problem getting your location. Home | Contact Us | Terms of Use | Accessibility, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/316190, Male vocal quartet, with piano (takes 3 and 4), Male vocal solo, with male vocal accompaniment and piano, Male vocal quartet, with male vocal solo and piano. Search above to list available cemeteries. They were already touring in their custom bus since 1962. Oops, we were unable to send the email. They were one of the first gospel groups chosen to entertain the troops and they traveled abroad on numerous occasions. After eight years with the Masters V, James Blackwood and Jake Hess exited and the underlying concept of that group was significantly diluted. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. J.D. That longevity would have been impossible without the blood, sweat and tears of J. D. Sumner. Sumner left the Blackwood Brothers Quartet and became the bass singer with the Stamps, creating what would be forever recognized as J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. In 1946, Sally says the attendance was over 1,100. The company also launched a number of groups with the Stamps name. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 2/15/1932: Troubles all will end: Piedmont Melody Boys: Male vocal quartet, with piano: Vocal group, Musical group : Victor: BVE-70694: 10-in. V O Stamps also formed a quartet of his own. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Frank Stamps (29484015)? Most importantly, the One about whom you sang and to whom we give honor and glory. Stay up to date with Christian Music Archive via E-Mail! He hired Dwight Brock to play the piano and be the first quartet to use this instrument. He formed the Stamps Quartet Music Company. He also, recorded on the first major record label with the Stamps Quartet. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Frank Howard Stamps I found on Findagrave.com. "When I was a boy, Frank Stamps was my idol. Stamps School of Music in 1924, and his brother Frank (born around 1890 in Gilmer, Texas) established the first Stamps Quartet around the same time. All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. We will be on time and we will be pleasant, attentive, and easy to work with. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Members of groups owned by the Stamps company were swapped around like modern sports stars, only more frequently. Compare us to other, 8:30am - 4:30pm PST Give us a try! In its illustrious history the Stamps Quartet has also backed such stars as Tammy Wynette, Willie Nelson, Ricky Skaggs, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Failed to remove flower. The partnership lasted five years until Frank Stamps left his position with Stamps-Baxter and began a new company called Stamps Quartet Music Company. No one is more dedicated nor knows more about the organization. He was finally home! The Stamps Quartet has performed with Elvis The Concert - at such prestigious venues as the, Radio City Music Hall, New York City; Madison Square Garden, New York City; The Astrodome, Houston, Texas; The Silver Dome, Pontiac, Michigan. Terry Blackwood, Smiling Joe Roper, Jerry Redd, Big Jim Waits, and Roger McDuff were members of the new Stamps around 1962. Marks, after hearing me sing, told me he would get me a job with his son-in-law, Mr. Frank Stamps; and, I was thrilled to death. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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. Frank Stamps decided to narrow his attention to publishing songbooks around 1950. Since 1997, we've connected planners with vendors for over half a million events. No albums list this artist in credits. 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. We will make sure the volume is appropriate for the setting, so the music can be enjoyed without being overwhelming. In exchange, groups were allowed to use Stamps or Stamps-Baxter as part of their own name. Learn more about merges. I tried to sing like him. Get a feel for the songs performed by this vendor. A few years later in the early 1960s, the quartet was reborn, again as an outreach of the publishing company. Enter your email address*. We have footsteps to follow. Their unique blend, close harmony and excitement, won them fans everywhere. He is a member of the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1997. No recordings issued from other masters. May the grace of God be with you Mrs. Stamps. business hours We can get the job done! This is a portion of a song recorded by Frank Stamps & His All-Star Quartet in the late 1920s. Retrieved March 3, 2023, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/316190. GREAT NEWS! I think when he spoke to me about it in Fort Worth that he knew it would not be long until this day would come. You can always change this later in your Account settings. "As you know, the Blackwood Brothers were chosen by Mr. Frank to carry on his great work. 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". Stamps Quartet, 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. We want to fit in and compliment the look of your event. He formed the Stamps Quartet Music Company. Over the years the Stamps Quartet also underwent both high and low points in terms of their popularity. There is a problem with your email/password. Check out these verified reviews from bookings on The Bash. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. They also participated in the county and state singing conventions and company-sponsored singing schools. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2023. MLA Style. Please try again later. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) Your loss is far greater than ours. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. The Stamps Quartet was special guests performing on various television shows: The Crook and Chase Show, the Ralph Emery Show, Nashville Now, The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN., and NBC Dateline News Special - 2002 Numerous performances at state and county fairs - festivals throughout the United States, Canada, Hawaii, and International festivals. J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet maintained a major force in the Gospel Music Industry for the past thirty three years, with such talented members (in alphabetical order) as; C. J. Almgren 1988-1995, Tim Baty 1968-1969, Bill Baize 1971-1976, Jimmy Blackwood 1965-1969, Billy Blackwood 1966-1969, Ronnie Booth 1976, Tony Brown 1965-1972, Pat Brown 1976, Nick Bruno 1972-1974, Gary Buck 1970-1971, Gary Buck Buckles 1976-1978, Duke Dumas 1966-1972, Ed Enoch 1969-1980 again 1991-1998, Big John Hall 1964-1965, Kenny Hicks 1970-1973, David Hildreth 1969-1970, Ed Hill 1975-1979 and 1988-1998, Jim Hill 1965-1968, Jerry Kelso 1995-1998, Richard Lee 1979, Mylon LeFevre 1963-1965 and 1966-1968, Ronnie Mabe 1974-1977, Roger McDuff 1964-1965, Roy McNeal 1968-1970, Jennifer OBrian 1979-1980, David Ponder 1980, Chuck Ramsey 1965, Linda Robinson 1972, Dave Roland 1974-1975, Milton Smith 1977, Sandra Steel 1978-1979, Larry Strickland 1976-1980, Rick Strickland 1994-1998, Richard Sterban 1970-1973, Donnie Sumner 1965-1974, Tommy Thompson 1990, Jack Tony 1988-1991, Jerry Trammel 1998-1991, Steve Warren 1988-1989 and 1991-1994, Ed Wideman 1973. We thank you for everything. Nobody can do what he did, but we will try with your prayers and your support. In 1924, he founded the Frank Stamps Quartet to represent a publishing company formed by his brother, V O Stamps. Bill Baize was soon singing tenor, and Ed Hill later came to the Stamps from the Prophets. Friday, February 24 10 AM - 6 PM Saturday, February 25 10 AM - 6 PM Sunday, February 26 10 AM - 3 PM. ). Thanks for your help! Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Following Presleys death, numerous personnel changes resulted in an overall decline in the groups popularity, despite performing at various Elvis tribute events and gospel concerts. When Dwight Brock (brother to Lena "Mom" Speer) joined the group at the piano, he was one of the first to introduce instrumental turnarounds between the verses. The remaining group members recorded as the Stamps for a few years, but ultimately changed the group name to the Plainsmen Quartet and parted ways with the publishing company. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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". The Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, Memphis, TN. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet - Discography of American Historical Recordings Frank Stamps All Star Quartet Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1932 Roles Represented in DAHR: Vocal group, Musical group See Also: Stamps Quartet = Recordings are available for online listening. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. accessed March 04, 2023, "We are proud to have his lovely wife with us; and, you can rest assured that as long as there is a Stamps Quartet Music Company, Mrs. Sally Stamps will help guide the work. External links are provided for reference purposes. We want your guests to have a memorable experience, to enjoy the vibe you have created by hiring a live band. Verify and try again. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Mr. Stamps, 87, passed away Sunday December 2 at Texoma Medical Center.Frank was born February 11, 1925 in Timpson, Texas to the late Fred and Amy (Stilley) Stamps. They include: Napier, Welborn, Randall, Randall, & Lester. Having the opportunity of bringing southern gospel music to fans, that may have not had the exposure to gospel music, was huge. 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. Group members were Palmer Wheeler, Roy Wheeler, Dwight Brock, . It all started in 1924 when V O Stamps formed the V O Stamps School Of Music. (2023). You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Signup today for our free newsletter, Especially Texan. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. It was this quality, uniqueness and expertise that won J.D. Frank Stamps Quartet, Stamps All Stars, Old Original Stamps Quartet, Old Gentlemen, The Stamps Quartet (with Frank Stamps) History (1920-1962) While Frank Stamps and his brother, V O Stamps, worked for the Vaughan Music Company around 1920, Frank originated the first Stamps Quartet. Christian Music Archive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. We have set your language to One name is synonymous with the other. Sumner. Sumner were implemented by his group. Web. The year 2007, marks the 45th anniversary celebrating the legacy of J.D. Frank Stamps Quartet Give The World a Smile 1927 9,127 views May 17, 2014 The first recording on a major label by any quartet. In 2014 and 2015 the group toured Europe to perform in ElvisThe Musical. 0 cemeteries found in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA. Mister Frank, as he was affectionately called, traveled the length and breadth of the United States promoting gospel music, participating in gospel singings local, county, state, and on the national level. Beginning in 1971 and lasting for over half a decade, the Stamps Quartet reached its greatest popularity as the main backup group for Elvis Presley until his death in 1977. He was named after his uncle Frank Stamps, the founder and lead singer of the original gospel singing Stamps Quartet. https://www.tshaonline.org, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/stamps-quartet. 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. Numerous performances at state and county fairs - festivals throughout the United States, Canada, Hawaii, and International festivals. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. The groups served a purpose that ultimately benefited from all the sharing, though. 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. After V O Stamps death, Frank Stamps became J R Baxters partner and took over his brothers duties in the company. Then in 1926, VO partnered with J R Baxter to form the Stamps Baxter Music And Printing Company. This is a carousel with slides. Sumner remained as the bass singer with the Blackwood Brothers until 1965, when he made the decision that would prove to be the most pivotal point in the destiny of the Stamps Quartet. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. After Sumners death, quartet member Ed Enoch officially trademarked the Stamps Quartet name in 2003. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? We need your support because we are a non-profit organization that relies upon contributions from our community in order to record and preserve the history of our state. This is a portion of a song recorded by Frank Stamps \u0026 His All-Star Quartet in the late 1920s. V. O. Stamps founded the V.O. 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. 1-800-373-5614 In today, Out tommorow California Stamp Co. You can reach us during Monday - Friday has unbeatable prices. Frank was born February 11, 1925 in Timpson, Texas to the late Fred and Amy (Stilley) Stamps. They set trends and helped broaden the scope of gospel music. They would hit the stage running with excitement and energy, enabling them to transcend the boundaries of age and style. In addition to their recordings, they were introducing innovative practices for the time. Albert Goldman, Elvis (New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Learn more about this vendor for your event. 1981). Learn more about managing a memorial . Sumner went to the Stamps and John Hall came to the Blackwood Brothers. In 1936, he was a founding father of the National Singing Convention, an organization which has convened annually ever since. "He started the quartet field of music as we know it today. 3341 Hancock St. San Diego, CA 92110 (800)373-5614 Have a question? Second Rebirth (1988-1998) The Frank Stamps Quartet signed a recording contract with Victor in 1927. You remember that a mantle was passed from Frank Stamps to J. D. Sumner, as far back as the 1920s, when a four-year old, after hearing Frank Stamps sing at a Wimauma, Florida camp meeting, told his mama that he knew he was going to be a bass singer like Mr. Frank Stamps. Failed to delete memorial. (from Paul, Karen, & Katherine)The following letter of condolence, and "letter of intent", from J.D. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Elvis music as only the Stamps Quartet can. We have our own sound system, a BOSE L1, which sounds clear and lovely from anywhere in the room. 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. He also left his own group, the Stamps All Stars, to sing in the group his brother had owned, the Old Original Stamps Quartet. Copyright 1999 2023 Dave Maurer Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Of course, no professional quartet since then has ever been without a piano. Our loss has certainly been Heaven's gain. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The members of Firefly Jazz Quartet have been playing all over America's Finest City. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. After purchasing the historic company, immediate plans were put in motion to once again give rebirth to the Stamps Quartet name. JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. Mr. Stamps, 87, passed away Sunday December 2 at Texoma Medical Center. Stamps' brother Frank Stamps formed the Frank Stamps Quartet around the same time. This was partly due to their performance venues including; conventions, special events, fairs, Graceland/Elvis related performances, and traveling abroad. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. / "After Frank's brother, V.O. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet. Photo slide show of 1961 Frank Stamps QuartetMusic: "I'm Rejoicing" On this song, the turn-around comes after verse two. The group continued to perform, although only one of the current members, Enoch, owner and manager, remained from the quartets golden years with Elvis. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. During the ensuing years more personnel changes occurred. "Frank Stamps All Star Quartet," accessed March 3, 2023, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/316190. "Frank Stamps All Star Quartet." Television specials: CBS NBC - TNN TBN - GMT - PBS. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Even though J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet worked with Elvis Presley, they maintained a full gospel itinerary, which presented the best of both worlds. "As you know, we have lost the Leader, the Pusher, and the Father of Gospel Music. The Stamps Quartet is a gospel quartet originally founded in 1924 in Dallas by Virgil Oliver Stamps. The Frank Stamps Quartet signed a recording contract with Victor in 1927. Try again. The Stamps Quartet was special guests performing on various television shows: The Crook and Chase Show, the Ralph Emery Show, Nashville Now, The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN., and NBC Dateline News Special - 2002. In 1927, the Frank Stamps Quartet signed a recording contract with Victor records, making them the first Southern Gospel quartet to sign on a major label. = Recordings are available for online listening. "We will never hear his deep bass voice again; but, we know his work will never be forgotten. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet was the first quartet to add a band to the sound. 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. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Ready for retirement, Frank Stamps sold his business to James Blackwood and J D Sumner a year or two later. In 1949, Kenny Gates became the Blue Ridge Quartet's pianist. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 901 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108. Innovations from the creative mind of J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet as one of the most successful groups gospel music had ever experienced. (16 October 2011) Southern Gospel History. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. If my owner doesn't like you, neither do I. We want your event to run flawlessly. During the final years of the group, they toured the United States and Europe, appearing at numerous Elvis tribute events in addition to headlining on the gospel concert circuit. No recordings issued from other masters. By this point, the Stamps publishing company operated by Frank's brother had merged with a company operated by J R Baxter to become Stamps Baxter Music . Stamps brother Frank Stamps formed the Frank Stamps Quartet around the same time. That format also established another first for J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. Recordings Texas Gospel Music Museum and Hall of Fame. (16 October 2011), http://www.sghistory.com/index.php?n=J.JD_Sumner_And_The_Stamps_Quartet. Their office was headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The Stamps Quartet was a Southern Gospel group from. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. "- Me, Likes long walks on the beach when life gets ruff. To use this feature, use a newer browser. He was honorably discharged in 1945. We can dress in all black, cocktail, formal, theme it's up to you. Ed Enoch and The Stamps Quartet performances also include. Brock originated the \"turn-around,\" which is another intro played after the first verse and chorus has been sung. Sumner and his Stamps had the honor of working with Elvis on his personal appearances, films and recordings from 1971, until they made their last live appearance with Elvis on June 26, 1977. But, we know Mr. Frank is in heaven and will be awaiting us. APA Style Once the booking is confirmed, it's covered by Our Guarantee. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Jimmy Blackwood went to work for J D in the Stamps at the same time. "We of the Stamps Quartet Music Company love and appreciate all of you for your kindness. The Stamps-Baxter Quartet (sometimes called the Stamps-Baxter "Male" or "Men's" Quartet) was one of those groups. This is a 69 selection softback song book published by Stamps Quartet Music Company, Inc. There was an error deleting this problem. All rights reserved, Appalachian State University/Boone, North Carolina, Good things come to those who hustle while they wait"- Ben Franklin, "Don't ever look down on someone unless you plan on helping them up", If youre not first youre last Ricky Bobby, "I always shoot for the stars, and if I miss, i land on the moon.. ", " Woof!!! [In the early 1940's, the Blackwoods were known as "The Blackwood Brothers' Stamps Quartet.] Just his name told all. We are the Firefly Jazz Quartet and it is our mission to supply classy, hip, live music to all of San Diego County. Stamps' brother Frank Stamps formed the Frank Stamps Quartet around the same time. 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Eventually J. D. Sumner purchased some interest in the company and became manager of the Stamps Quartet. They were the only major southern gospel group whose repertoire included, in addition to gospel music, a healthy portion of secular standards, and country/western tunes. 2022 - California stamp Company. Oops, something didn't work. 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. Chicago Style There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Handbook of Texas Online, The groups numerous appearances at festivals and on television have included a live televised performance at the Grand Ole Opry and in ElvisThe Concert. California Stamp Company. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/stamps-quartet. The Official Website of the Stamps Quartet (http://www.thestampsquartet.com), accessed August 26, 2015. Compare us to other. .more .more 97 Dislike Share Save Mister Elkin 4.26K. The musicians in the Firefly Jazz Quartet have credentials, experience, talent, and professionalism. Donnie Sumner became the piano player in 1966 and then moved to the baritone slot when it opened up. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Frank Stamps All Star Quartet: Male vocal quartet, with piano: vocalist, bass vocal, songwriter : Victor: BVE-56592: 10-in. Frank Stamps Quartet [1924-26], Frank Stamps All Star Quartet [1926-40], Old Original Stamps Quartet [1941-47], J.D. Stamps, died in the early 40's, Frank and Sally found themselves with the large responsibility of the Stamps Quartet Radio Show, publishing company and singing schools. 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 Howard Stamps was born in Upshur, Texas. No headaches, no problems, just great music! Their opportunity and experience working with Elvis, established a platform enabling them to reach a broad section of the music fan as a whole, not just those who attended church on Sunday. 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. This browser does not support getting your location.