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More Classic Gospel Music Trivia Quiz

Since my last quiz was so hard, here are some easier classic Gospel music questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by revstevef. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
revstevef

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
249,040

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. J. D. Sumner sang with a variety of gospel groups. One of these groups sang backup for Elvis. What was the group? Hint

The Stamps

Blackwood Brothers

Master V

Sunshine Boys

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Question 2 of 10

2. Teddy Huffman and the Gems recorded this song written by Eldridge Fox and it became a number one hit. Hint

Old Ship of Zion

Gone

Behold the Master Cometh

Walking the Sea

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Question 3 of 10

3. Anthony Burger was the piano player for the Gaither Vocal Band, but his first job with a group was with which quartet? Hint

The Kingsmen

Singing Americans

Gold City

Cathedrals

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Speer Family was a mainstay in gospel music for over 70 years. In the 90's they had two back to back number one songs. What were these? Hint

I'm Saved to the Uttermost & He's Still In the Fire

Walk Dem Golden Stairs & The Dearest Friend I Ever Had

Hallelujah Time & He's in the Midst

He Still Reigns & The Battle Is the Lord's

5. Mark Trammell now has his own group, The Mark Trammell Trio. He has been with many other gospel groups. True or False, He has sung baritone with the Kingsmen, Cathedrals, Greater Vision and Gold City.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Jim Hamil was lead and MC for the Kingsmen Quartet. Who was the owner and manager of the quartet? Hint

Eldridge Fox

Eddie Cook

Gerry Sheppard

Herman Harper

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Question 7 of 10

7. Duane Allen is now the owner/manager of the Oak Ridge Boys. Who was the other member of the Oaks who went on to have his own gospel group? (Hint: He was a tenor singer, and sang for the Statesmen for awhile.) Hint

Jim Hill

Calvin Newton

WIllie Wynn

Jim Murry

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Question 8 of 10

8. It has been said of this man that he was always replacing Jake Hess in a group. He replaced Jake in the Statesmen and the Masters V. Who is he? Hint

Jack Toney

Terry Blackwood

Buddy Burton

Jim Hill

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Question 9 of 10

9. Russ Taff is a soloist and former member of the Gaither Vocal Band. He was a member of another gospel group. What was it? Hint

Imperials

Happy Goodmans

Sullivans

Hemphills

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Question 10 of 10

10. Tommy Fairchild played for two major gospel groups. Who were these groups? Hint

Blackwood Brothers & Happy Goodmans

The Florida Boys & Gold City

The Oak Ridge Boys & The Blackwood Brothers

Gold City and the Kingsmen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. J. D. Sumner sang with a variety of gospel groups. One of these groups sang backup for Elvis. What was the group?

Answer: The Stamps

J.D. Sumner and the Stamps sang backup for Elvis until his death. J.D. considered Elvis his best friend.

2. Teddy Huffman and the Gems recorded this song written by Eldridge Fox and it became a number one hit.

Answer: Gone

Teddy Huffman and the Gems had a great version of the song "Gone".

3. Anthony Burger was the piano player for the Gaither Vocal Band, but his first job with a group was with which quartet?

Answer: The Kingsmen

Anthony Burger passed away last year, but he was one of the best musicians in gospel music.

4. The Speer Family was a mainstay in gospel music for over 70 years. In the 90's they had two back to back number one songs. What were these?

Answer: I'm Saved to the Uttermost & He's Still In the Fire

"Saved to the Uttermost" and "He's still in the Midst" were both back to back hits by the Speers. There tenor Bill Itzel sang lead on both songs.

Answer: True

Mark Trammell is one of the best baritones in gospel music today.

6. Jim Hamil was lead and MC for the Kingsmen Quartet. Who was the owner and manager of the quartet?

Answer: Eldridge Fox

Eldridge Fox was the original owner and manager of the Kingsmen. He had a massive stroke, and his son Greg took over. The name was retired after Eldridge Fox's death. However, Ray Reese is now the owner of the Kingsmen Quartet.

Answer: WIllie Wynn

Willie Wynn formed an innovate gospel group called Willie Wynn and the Tennessans.

8. It has been said of this man that he was always replacing Jake Hess in a group. He replaced Jake in the Statesmen and the Masters V. Who is he?

Answer: Jack Toney

When Jake's health began failing, Jack Toney became lead of the Masters V. Years earlier, Toney had replaced Jake when he left the Statemen.

9. Russ Taff is a soloist and former member of the Gaither Vocal Band. He was a member of another gospel group. What was it?

Answer: Imperials

Russ Taff recorded one of his signature songs, "Praise the Lord", while he was with the Imperials.

10. Tommy Fairchild played for two major gospel groups. Who were these groups?

Answer: The Oak Ridge Boys & The Blackwood Brothers

Tommy Fairchild played piano for both groups.

Source: Author revstevef

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