About tmbq
Well known in the Southern Gospel Music
Industry for their tight vocal blend and classic styling, The Melody
Boys Quartet is committed to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ
through song. When Gerald Williams joined the group in 1949 at age
16, the Stamps-Baxter Melody Boys Quartet, with Smilin' Joe Roper,
filled the radio airwaves three times daily. They also starred in
their own nightly television show in their home state of Arkansas.
In 1957 The Melody Boys Quartet performed at the very first National
Quartet Convention in Memphis, Tennessee; their most recent
appearance on the main stage, now located in Louisville, Kentucky,
was in 2010.
On October 12, 2006, Gerald was inducted into the Southern
Gospel Music Hall of Fame at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Now in his 61st year singing bass for The Melody Boys Quartet, his
Hall of Fame induction distinguishes Gerald as one of Gospel Music's
living legends. Beyond that, Gerald is respected throughout the
industry as a man of integrity with a true heart for God. Roy
Pauley, of the Singing News Magazine, has said of Gerald, "He's
without question today's most accomplished bass."
Today, The Melody Boys
Quartet is formed by lead vocalist Chris Walton, first tenor Mike
Franklin, Dean Porter singing baritone, and of course, Gerald
Williams on bass.
The driving force of
The Melody Boys Quartet now, as then, is to "Give the World A Smile"
as they devote their lives to sharing the gospel in song.
Experience one concert and you'll join the thousands of fans
who look forward each year to experiencing a true vintage taste of
Southern Gospel's finest in quartet entertainment with...
Gerald Williams and The Melody Boys Quartet!