Comments on: The Best Lineup that Never Was: Cathedrals

By: Harold Gilley

Harold Gilley — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 03:43:05 +0000

I have heard all the up-coming bass singers of today….some pretty good….but there’s ONE who “blows my mind” His name is Darin Hebert (ha-bear} This guy is with a fantastic group called THE HOMESTEADERS, of weeletka, Ok. He’s so rich and low ,I hate his guts!!ha…He is in his 20’s and can belch out a { double low “d” like blowing bubble gum……AMAZING !!!!
He has all the qualities of a trained, veteran bass singer, and a personality the folks love….not “cocky” just a “good ole’ boy” Listen for their Christmas project and faint of shock at the quality of a boy in his early 20’s.I plan on killing him,ha!..Great !!!

By: Brian Fuson

Brian Fuson — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:25:50 +0000

Heres something that happened quite a few times, Rick Busby, of later the Florida Boys and Heaven Bound, subbed for the Cathedrals a number of times, as early as the 80’s for Danny Funderburk and once in 94 for Ernie at the Dove Awards. Rick and Roger went to Bible college together, in fact Rick’s filling in for the Cathedrals was how he got the job with the Florida Boys. I wonder what they would have sounded like with Rick Busby. And if you think I’m making this up and would like to challenge me on this, go to
http://www.rickbusby.com, and there are a couple photos to verify this.

By: Clarence

Clarence — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 09:23:23 +0000

Rodney has some similar mannerisms and he is very good, but to me, he doesn’t sound a lot like Glen or have a similar style. Honestly, I have never heard a singer that reminds me much of Glen Payne. On the other hand, the GV songs that feature Rodney would have been great vehicles for Glen. I would have loved to have heard Glen sing “He’ll Carry Me” or “Faces”.

By: Quaid

Quaid — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:42:28 +0000

Well, I meant other than Haskell. Pianist playing his style are becomming few and far between these days.
Interesting group, Ben. I hadn’t thought of Aruther Rice, but I could see him in such a group.

By: Ben Harris

Ben Harris — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:32:18 +0000

HOw about:

John Rulpaugh
Aurther Rice
Trevor Haley
Harold Gilley
Gary Jones

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:27:50 +0000

Well…I would suppose Haskell Cooley can.

He’s still performing, you know.

By: Quaid

Quaid — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:08:36 +0000

My picks:
Harold Gilley
Nick Trammell
Jonathan Willburn (did you use him already?)
Matt Felts
Stewart Varnardo
I suggest Matt for tenor because he’s got a vocal ‘drive’ that fits Talley’s and Funderburk’s style very well. Yet he can sing smooth like Tremble and Haase. Although I disagree, I see your point in picking Rulapaugh since he’s a more widley recognized tenor.
But, I wonder who today can play like Haskell Cooley?

By: Ritchie

Ritchie — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:26:34 +0000

I can’t think of a better choice for pianist than Stewart Varnado. While there are other great pianists out there (ie. Jeff Stice, Matthew Holt), Varnado has that same style and is taking on the same kind of presence on stage as Roger. especially roger from the 80’s/early 90s.

By: Inquirer

Inquirer — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:21:38 +0000

I also feel that Harold Gilley would be a better choice for a Younce-style bass.

Has anyone considered Ed Enoch for lead here? His vocal stylings resemble Payne’s somewhat.

By: Adam Wallace

Adam Wallace — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:35:24 +0000

I did say Rodney Griffen but I put him as Barritone. I do think he would be a good lead though.