Comments on: Melody Boys celebrate 60th Anniversary

By: Gayla Fooks

Gayla Fooks — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:28:37 +0000

Hidee,
The Live Listening Party with The Melody Boys Quartet on Solid Gospel this morning was marvelous! It sounded like they were sitting in my computer room! !

By: Paul the Concert Guy

Paul the Concert Guy — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:29:38 +0000

Happy 60th! You guys sound awesome!

By: J.D.

J.D. — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:28:44 +0000

Happy Anniversary, Melody Boys and congratulations on a job beautifully done.

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:36:56 +0000

What a classy group! I’m so thrilled that they are getting recognition for this milestone. Gerald Williams is an incredible gentleman who deserves to be in Gospel music’s Hall of Fame not just for his longevity but for his contributions to the Southern Gospel genre. Congratulations, guys!

By: Dianne Wilkinson

Dianne Wilkinson — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:11:38 +0000

I’m delighted to join in the celebration for my friend, Gerald Williams, and the Melody Boys, from my home state of Arkansas. When I was a very little girl, the Melody Boys’ piano player…”Smilin’ Joe Roper”…was my first pianist hero and a friend of my family. It’s reasonable to say the Melody Boys had a huge part in my involvement in Gospel Music today, because a long time ago they convinced my mother and aunt that they should start a Gospel trio. They did, and I joined them playing and singing at the age of 12. From back in that day when the personnel included such greats as Fred Smith on lead, Jerry Venable on tenor, Coolidge Faulkner on baritone, and Gerald on bass…to RIGHT NOW, the Melody Boys have been among our finest and most innovative quartets. Gerald, my sweet friend….I hope you keep singing till Jesus comes! And you still sing GREAT!!!!!! Love and congratulations….Dianne.