Comments on: The Genius Gap

By: Quaid

Quaid — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:06:42 +0000

Category 1
Ed Enoch
Roy Tremble
Haskell Cooley
George Ammon Webster
Brian Carter
Jeff Pearles
JD Sumner (songwriting abilities)

Category 2
1) Ernie Haase’s rendition of “Oh What A Savior”. To my ears, he’s very harsh on the original recording. But, I guess that it’s the live presentation of the song that attracted so many people, to the point where the song is almost unanimously associated with him today.
2) Kingsmen vocal lineup consisting of Garry Shepphard, Tim Surrett, Parker Jonathan, and Ray Dean Reese.
3) Original Dove Brothers. I just don’t hear the simillarities between John Rulapaugh & Rosie Roselle, and Burman Porter & Big Cheif that others notice. But I guess every ear hears the same thing differently.

Catagory 3)
Glen Payne
Hovie Lister
Rosie Roselle
Tim Riley
George Younce

By: Quaid

Quaid — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:22:14 +0000

Catagory 1:
Dixie Melody Boys, consisting of Dan Keeton, Bryan Walker, Andrew King and Ed O’Neal.

Chris Allman

Jim Stewart & The Pine Ridge Boys

current Perrys lineup

Tony Jarman

I’d list more, in all catagories, but there’s just too many to remember & write at one time.

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:13:47 +0000

Sure.

By: Paul Jackson

Paul Jackson — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:34:08 +0000

PS: DM, I love this format! Will you let us enjoy it a while?

By: Paul Jackson

Paul Jackson — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:32:34 +0000

No one on this site or DBM’s has mentioned Johnny Minick. That pretty much says it all. Bloggers and fans alike have no idea how talented this guy is. should be on list #1. One of the most multi-talented people I have ever seen.

Of course, Grammy Award winner, Lari Goss, is without peer in what he does. Just ask his peers.

I’ll give my last comment in the form of a question: Why is ED HILL not already inducted into the SGMA Hall of Fame?

By: Musicscribe Blog » Genius, Guts, and Glory

Musicscribe Blog » Genius, Guts, and Glory — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 02:10:30 +0000

[...] Daniel Mount asked his blog readers to name Southern Gospel performers in three categories: often overlooked geniuses [...]

By: Inquirer

Inquirer — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:18:43 +0000

I’ll name you one of each category that you described, Daniel, in the order in which you mentioned them.

Neil Enloe, Archie Watkins, and Jake Hess.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:41:57 +0000

I’ll throw Dennis Murphy’s name out there. There is no denying his ability as a musician, he’s arguably the best drummer left in Southern Gospel music, and he has written a hit song for the Kingdom Heirs (God’s Word). But his real genius is in his stage presence. When he sings his original songs, which are usually comical in nature, he has the crowd eating out of the palm of his hand.

By: Ed Butler

Ed Butler — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:07:44 +0000

I think Scott Fowler is a genius. From the beginning until Roger died – L5 had Roger about 50% of the time. I suspect much of that time – he was not nearly at 100%. Yet – L5 continued to work hard, excel, make great progress, keep fans happy, draw new fans, make wonderful music – have two large celebrations in Nashville every year, you name it. They have moved to the top tier of groups and stayed there. He has even turned into a very good MC. To attend a concert with just L5 is an evening of worship and great music.

JEB

By: Kyle

Kyle — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:41:30 +0000

I would put the late Doug Riley into the genius who didn’t get the attention he deserved. For years, Doug had been writing material for Gold City (such as “Mighty Army Band,” “Are You Ready,” “I’m Saved, I’m Sure, I’m Ready”), and following Mark Trammell’s departure, took over production duties for the group. This is pretty rare for someone who made their trade as a drummer. I also understand he had a big hand in stage arrangements, too.

When GC ditched the band, Doug moved back to Daniel’s old spot at the sound board. I remember someone saying that they went up to him once, asking him what he thought of his new job. He responded by laughing and saying, “I have no idea what I’m doing!” While I doubt that was entirely true, it didn’t seem to matter what it was that needed to be done, he could do it.