NASHVILLE, TN (Press Release) - Ed Enoch, owner and lead singer for the Southern Gospel quartet Golden Covenant, announced today that effective immediately, the group will once again be known by its legendary name, the Stamps Quartet.
Enoch, along with baritone singer Ed Hill, traveled with JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet for 25 years before Sumner's death in November of 1998. At that time, the Sumner family retired the group's name, which led to the formation of Ed Enoch & Golden Covenant. Now, some five years later, Enoch holds the legal trademark to the historical name and, like the rest of Golden Covenant, is excited to once again be known as they have been for a quarter of a century.
"It feels like coming home," states Enoch, a 1997 inductee into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. "Our years together as the Stamps were among the greatest of my professional career. Whether it was singing with Elvis at Madison Square Gardens or with JD on the stage of the National Quartet Convention, I truly feel like we had so many opportunities to reach so
many with the Gospel."
While the past five years as Golden Covenant have been successful, Enoch feels it is important to carry on the legacy begun by Gospel music pioneers Frank and VO Stamps in the 1920's with the original Stamps Quartet.
"I've always believed in being who you are," continues Enoch. "For Ed Hill and myself, who we are for much of our lives has been the Stamps. This is a name we don't take lightly. When JD died, becoming Golden Covenant was simply the right thing to do at the time. Now, we look forward to once again continuing the work we started so long ago, a job for which we shared JD's passion and commitment." Joining Ed Enoch, who is now the owner of the Stamps Quartet, are current Golden Covenant members Ed Hill (baritone), Royce Taylor (tenor), Butch Owens (bass), Jerry Kelso (piano), and Jack Howell (road manager). For fans of Golden Covenant, Enoch is quick to point out that while the name is changing, the level of musical excellence and commitment to ministry are not. "We're not starting another group," states Enoch. "We're simply coming home to a name that accurately depicts our reverence for history and our vision for the future."
Plans for the newly-named Stamps Quartet are already underway. A joint project with Gospel Music legends, the Imperials, is already currently in the works, as well as a new studio project with current record label, Reformation Records.
"We look forward to the great opportunities God has in store for this group. It's our commitment every time we sing to go out and sing for the greatest of the greats, the King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords. This hasn't changed in 25 years, and it's not about to now."
"We're humbled and so thankful that the Stamps Quartet has the opportunity once again to go out and sing for the only one who can truly change lives, our Savior, Jesus Christ."
The Stamps Quartet can be booked for an event by contacting Ed Hill at 615.883.0200, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or by calling the Stamps Quartet office at 615.315.0633. The group has also posted a new website at [url=http://www.thestampsquartet.com]http://www.thestampsquartet.com[/url]
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Written: 11/20/2003
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| NASHVILLE, TN (Press Release) - Ed Enoch, owner and lead singer for the Southern Gospel quartet Golden Covenant, announced today that effective immediately, the group will once again be known by its legendary name, the Stamps Quartet.
Enoch, along with baritone singer Ed Hill, traveled with JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet for 25 years before Sumner's death in November of 1998. At that time, the Sumner family retired the group's name, which led to the formation of Ed Enoch & Golden Covenant. Now, some five years later, Enoch holds the legal trademark to the historical name and, like the rest of Golden Covenant, is excited to once again be known as they have been for a quarter of a century.
"It feels like coming home," states Enoch, a 1997 inductee into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. "Our years together as the Stamps were among the greatest of my professional career. Whether it was singing with Elvis at Madison Square Gardens or with JD on the stage of the National Quartet Convention, I truly feel like we had so many opportunities to reach so
many with the Gospel."
While the past five years as Golden Covenant have been successful, Enoch feels it is important to carry on the legacy begun by Gospel music pioneers Frank and VO Stamps in the 1920's with the original Stamps Quartet.
"I've always believed in being who you are," continues Enoch. "For Ed Hill and myself, who we are for much of our lives has been the Stamps. This is a name we don't take lightly. When JD died, becoming Golden Covenant was simply the right thing to do at the time. Now, we look forward to once again continuing the work we started so long ago, a job for which we shared JD's passion and commitment." Joining Ed Enoch, who is now the owner of the Stamps Quartet, are current Golden Covenant members Ed Hill (baritone), Royce Taylor (tenor), Butch Owens (bass), Jerry Kelso (piano), and Jack Howell (road manager). For fans of Golden Covenant, Enoch is quick to point out that while the name is changing, the level of musical excellence and commitment to ministry are not. "We're not starting another group," states Enoch. "We're simply coming home to a name that accurately depicts our reverence for history and our vision for the future."
Plans for the newly-named Stamps Quartet are already underway. A joint project with Gospel Music legends, the Imperials, is already currently in the works, as well as a new studio project with current record label, Reformation Records.
"We look forward to the great opportunities God has in store for this group. It's our commitment every time we sing to go out and sing for the greatest of the greats, the King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords. This hasn't changed in 25 years, and it's not about to now."
"We're humbled and so thankful that the Stamps Quartet has the opportunity once again to go out and sing for the only one who can truly change lives, our Savior, Jesus Christ."
The Stamps Quartet can be booked for an event by contacting Ed Hill at 615.883.0200, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or by calling the Stamps Quartet office at 615.315.0633. The group has also posted a new website at [url=http://www.thestampsquartet.com]http://www.thestampsquartet.com[/url]
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The Stamps are awesome and will b in Murfreesboro Tenn Sunday Nov 23 at 6PM. For more info call 615-890-4747
Ed and the guys did the best set I've seen them do in several years last September at the National Quartet Convention. Jerry Kelso leaves a piano smoking when he's finished with it, especially on the song "Heaven!" The new bass singer is doing a great job for them as well. I'm glad they are resuming the Stamps name at a time when they have such a capable group.
I have loved their music forever. Their excelense has not faded one bit, it has only gotten better. I look foward to seeing them in Janurary in Wichita, Ks
:thumbsup: Glad to see Jerry Kelso back with the Stamps. He is a great artist in his own right and was such an important part of the group when J.D. was alive.
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