Mack Taunton

After singing with the Templeaires, Taunton joined the Cathedral Quartet in 1968. He sang with the group through 1972. After his years with the Cathedrals, he toured with the Sooner State Boys and in a solo ministry before retiring from the Southern Gospel scene. He currently lives in Oklahoma.

Singing Career

?-1968 The Templeaires
1968-72 The Cathedral Quartet
Sooner State Boys (Oklahoma trio)
1970s Solo ministry

Contact

Mack can be contacted via his son, Stephen Taunton: sgt_68@yahoo.com.

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