Harold Gilley, {Tony Peace} join Songfellows
Wes Burke’s post today reminded me that I forgot to mention a significant lineup change for the Songfellows. Bob Jones Jr., the group’s lead singer, is bringing bass Harold Gilley (Palmetto State Quartet) and baritone Wayne Maynard (Kingsmen) on board. Garry Sheppard sings the tenor part.
If all involved can hold down their parts as well as they could in their prime (though, truth be told, Jones and Gilley are still in their prime), this could be a quartet to watch very soon.
EDIT (9/12/09): Turns out there’s already a change. Wayne Maynard will not be the baritone, and I’ve heard through multiple sources that former Palmetto State / Kingsmen baritone Tony Peace will be taking the job.
Blame it on whatever you like! Fact is, my reason is simple enough: I have no interest in any secular music. 
(jealous pout)
Comment by DJPhil (September 10, 2009, 4:22 pm)
Did I miss a move at some point? The Songfellows were from California….that is a long way for all the guys mentioned here…
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Daniel J. Mount Reply:
September 10th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
I think I may have heard something about a move to Tennessee.
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Comment by Amy Rogers (September 10, 2009, 5:23 pm)
Harold Gilley must be very nearly the best bass out there. (If I remember right, he’s the one who sang “Rainbow Avenue,” which I would pay a little to own a copy of.) I am very glad to hear he’s singing again!
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Daniel J. Mount Reply:
September 10th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Yes, I believe he’s the same one.
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Comment by Paul the Concert Guy (September 10, 2009, 7:39 pm)
Is this Garry Sheppard from the Kingsmen?
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Daniel J. Mount Reply:
September 10th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Yes.
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Paul the Concert Guy Reply:
September 10th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Wow, this is going to be great group! Does this quartet have a website?
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Comment by Blackstone (September 10, 2009, 11:20 pm)
now if we can just get Gilley to stay for awhile.
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Comment by harold (September 11, 2009, 12:20 am)
word is Wayne isnt taking the job and Tony Peace is, still could be a good group
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Comment by Inquirer (September 11, 2009, 10:48 am)
Yes, that is the Garry Sheppard from the Kingsmen. And the Songfellows moved their base from Southern California to Nashville a few years ago, due to the younger Bob Jones(he is not Bob Jones, Jr., as some erroneously assume…he IS the son of the legendary Bob Jones who sang until the age of 94, but they have different middle names)relocating there for a job.
And surely a group made up of Sheppard/Jones/Maynard/Gilley will attract attention at this year’s NQC…at least I hope so.
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Comment by Paul the Concert Guy (September 11, 2009, 8:22 pm)
Just found this report on the singingnews website:
Being Wayne Maynards pastor I just spoke with him about this report and was told by Wayne that it is in error….Yes he was offered the position but declined.
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Daniel J. Mount Reply:
September 11th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Thanks!
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Comment by Bill Milligan (September 22, 2009, 7:13 am)
Don’t forget to add the piano stylings of Nick Bruno to this quartet. Talk about big voices! Garry, Bob, Tony and Harold. WOW!
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Comment by the legend (September 23, 2009, 12:09 am)
As soon as you hear of booking info I need o hire them
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