On becoming a Legend
With most of the leading Southern Gospel bloggers discussing the same topic (here, here, and here), I thought it might not be a bad idea for at least one of us to give you something else to think about.
A recent commenter at the Averyfineline blog said: “Most of the people on the [Homecoming] videos right now are in the process of becoming legends, so it’s not as special [as seeing the legends].”
What makes someone a legend?
Years on the road? Character? Musical ability? Or perhaps a combination of all three?
And, beyond Bill and Gloria Gaither, whose songs will probably be sung until Jesus returns, does Southern Gospel have any other bona fide legends still alive?
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Comment by Dean (January 18, 2007, 12:47 am)
This discussion began on whether Kenny Hinson was a legend and continued on and on and on. SOme discussion of what constitutes a legend.
http://www.sogospelnews.com/forums/showthread.php?t=841
Comment by MissGizmo (January 18, 2007, 1:35 pm)
I beleive that Claude & Connie Hopper will be legends in their time. EvaMae also should be considerd a legend in my opinion
Comment by GospelMusicFan (January 18, 2007, 5:27 pm)
To answer the question,
“What makes someone a legend?”
The combination of time, past generations and future generations determines the legacy of a legend.
So with the passing of times might lead to one of your favorites to becoming a legend some day in the future.
Comment by Daniel J. Mount (January 18, 2007, 6:05 pm)
Too many people use “favorite” and “legend” interchangably, but GospelMusicFan, I really like the way you put that.
Comment by David Bruce Murray (January 18, 2007, 8:57 pm)
Dottie Rambo is a legend. Like Bill & Gloria Gaither, her songwriting will endure long after she’s gone.
Other living legends include Eva Mae Lefevre, Lily Fern Weatherford, and Naomi Sego…though none of these will be known to future generations as much as the Gaithers or Rambo, IMO.