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The Stamps Quartet
The Stamps Quartet was originally formed in 1924. This quartet boasts the longest history of any Gospel quartet. V. O. Stamps was the first to introduce “southern style Gospel singing” across America.
The original Stamps Quartet was the first to record Gospel songs for a major recording company. The “Victor” label, “Give The World A Smile”, became the theme song for the Stamps Quartet and just under one “million” copies were sold.
The perseverance and originality of the first Stamps Quartet enabled the Gospel music industry to immediately increase in popularity. They were the “first” white Gospel group to record for a major recording company and in turn, their success with the recording of “Give The World A Smile”, opened recording opportunities for other quartets. Quartet style and music has changed with time, but the work of early pioneers paved the roads for Gospel music today.
In 1971, The Stamps Quartet started performing regularly with Elvis Presley on many recordings and concerts as back-up artists until Elvis’ untimely death in 1977.
Elvis was known the world over by his first name. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in the twentieth century popular culture. Elvis had charm, talent, good looks and humor that endeared him to millions, as did the human kindness he demonstrated throughout his life. Elvis’s musical influence in pop and country music of the day - but it was the Gospel music he heard in church and at the all-night Gospel singings he frequently attended as a teenager that really made the impact on his life. By 1956 Elvis was an instant sensation.
Elvis, who called The Stamps his favorite singers, once said that, “Ed Enoch, lead singer of the Stamps Quartet - had the most powerful and best lead voice in Gospel music”. Ed’s proficiency in Elvis music has resulted in a long – and professional friendship with the management of Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Memphis, TN., and SEG Events, Sherman Oaks, California, who frequently call on his talents for concerts and special events.
The Stamps Quartet was the first Gospel – professional quartet to sing world-wide via television - by satellite on Elvis Presley’s - “Aloha From Hawaii” video. The Stamps also appeared in Elvis’s video and, television special, “Elvis On Tour,” and Elvis –He Touched Me, videos.
The Stamps Quartet is also credited as being one of the greatest success stories in the Gospel music industry. The Stamps are known as being the best “professional” Gospel quartet with a distinctive “full-sound”. In terms of harmony, diction, syncopation, repertoire, and appearance, The Stamps Quartet is unsurpassed in performance in Gospel and Secular music industry. Their professionalism is truly exemplified as they perform.
Ed Enoch, owner – manager – lead singer - is continuing the legacy of the Stamps Quartet by receiving the official/legal trademark for the historical Stamps Quartet name in 2003. The Stamps continue to make recordings, are regularly seen on television and constantly tour the United States, Canada, Hawaii, European and Asian countries performing Gospel, Secular, and Elvis music as only the Stamps Quartet can.
Ed Enoch and members of the “world-famous” Stamps Quartet were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1997. The Stamps have received numerous Grammy and Dove awards for “The Best Gospel Group”, and “The Best Gospel Album of The Year.”
The Stamps Quartet has performed with Elvis – The Concert - at such prestigious venues as the, Radio City Music Hall, New York City; Madison Square Garden, New York City; The Astrodome, Houston, Texas; The Silver Dome, Pontiac, Michigan.
Ed Enoch and The Stamps Quartet performances also include, The Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, Memphis, TN.
Gaither Homecoming Videos, Elvis – He Touched Me Videos. The Gospel Side of Elvis recording – featuring the Stamps Quartet.
Television specials: CBS – NBC - TNN – TBN - GMT - PBS.
The Stamps Quartet was special guests performing on various television shows: The Crook and Chase Show, the Ralph Emery Show, Nashville Now, The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN., and NBC Dateline News Special - 2002
Numerous performances at state and county fairs - festivals throughout the United States, Canada, Hawaii, and International festivals.
The Stamps Quartet was honored as special guests appearing on the Country Music Association's (CMA) – Fan Fair 2004, Nashville, Tennessee.
Ed Enoch has performed internationally with The Stamps Quartet and with Elvis-The Concert - performing, live, sold-out concerts in prestigious venues ( 2004): Forest National Arena, Brussels, Belgium; NEC Arena, Birmingham, England; Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England; Telewest Arena, Tyne, England; SECC, Glasgow, Scotland; Appollo Hammersmith, Hammersmith, London; Evening News Arena, Manchester, England; Winbleon Arena, London, England; Neil Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, (2005) and Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore - (2005).
The Stamps Quartet were back up vocalists for:
The “world’s greatest entertainer”……………………………….Elvis Presley “First Lady of Country Music”…………………………………...Tammy Wynette Country Bluegrass Artist…………………………………………..Ricky Skaggs Country Music Artist………………………………………………Brenda Lee Country Music Artist………………………………………………Jerry Lee Lewis Country Music Artist……………………………………………….Willie Nelson Pop Artist……………………………………………………………Leslie Ughams “The Singing Governor of Louisiana………………………………Jimmie Davis ******************************************************************************
Members of the Stamps Quartet:
Ed Enoch - Owner – Manager – Lead Vocalist
Michael Helwig, Baritone
Joseph Frech, Tenor
Seth Dillehay , Bass Vocalist
To schedule the Stamps Quartet in concert - please call:
Ed Enoch - Office: 615-730-5813 Email: edenoch@comcast.net
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The Stamps Quartet is also available for recording back up vocals. Please call the office for more information.
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