TMBQ Group Bio
Well
known in the Southern Gospel 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 3 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; and they continue to perform on
the main stage at the relocated National Quartet Convention in
Louisville, Kentucky, every year.
On October 12, 2006, Gerald Williams was inducted into the Southern
Gospel Music Association’s Hall of Fame. Gerald has been
singing bass for The Melody Boys Quartet for more than 55 years.
His Hall of Fame induction distinguishes him as one of Southern
Gospel Music’s acknowledged Greats. Beyond that, Gerald is
respected throughout the Industry as a man of integrity with a true
heart for the Lord. Roy Pauley, of
The Singing News
Magazine, has said of Gerald, “He’s without question today’s
most accomplished bass.”
The Melody
Boys Quartet is one of the few full-time groups on the road today
that has remained true to their Southern Gospel roots. When
the Melody Boys take the stage, they make every effort to fill the
majority of their programs with traditional quartet harmonies, using
nothing but the piano for accompaniment. And on the occasions
when more instrumentation is used, the Melody Boys are committed to
keeping the volume at comfortable levels.
The
primary purpose of The Melody Boys Quartet is to
Give the World a Smile,
as they devote their lives to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in
song.
Won’t you join the thousands of fans who look
forward each year to experiencing a vintage taste of Southern
Gospel’s finest quartet entertainment with
Gerald Williams and…
The Melody Boys Quartet