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youngartist -> Did Shannon Smith Leave The Imperials? (4/17/2008 2:51:52 PM)

Was Shannon Smith of the Imperials replaced? If this is not so, someone please tell me. Any info would be appreciated.


G.I. Mom, do you know anything?



BassSingerSwain -> RE: Did Shannon Smith Leave The Imperials? (4/17/2008 6:21:08 PM)

If he has, it's the first I heard of it. What makes you think so?



youngartist -> RE: Did Shannon Smith Leave The Imperials? (4/17/2008 10:15:16 PM)

It's just an question that arose from someone who made the declaration. I don't want to start rumors so please don't assume it is so. I would just like someone with more info to comment.



Dinana -> RE: Did Shannon Smith Leave The Imperials? (5/30/2008 12:02:10 PM)

I've been told that Scott Allen (formerly and briefly with Mercy's Mark) is going to be filling in with the Imperials beginning June 6. Has anyone seen any kind of press release anywhere about this?



youngartist -> RE: Did Shannon Smith Leave The Imperials? (5/30/2008 12:05:34 PM)

So it wasn't a rumor! Wow. Thanks for the information. I would recommend that Scott be a permanent replacement - I think he would fit in quite well, how about you?



Dinana -> RE: Did Shannon Smith Leave The Imperials? (5/30/2008 12:06:45 PM)

I think he would be a great fit!!! My only problem is that their concerts are so doggone far from Georgia!!!



G.I.MOM -> RE: Did Shannon Smith Leave The Imperials? (5/30/2008 12:44:31 PM)

I have silence on the issue at this time. Only have heard rumors here. Not anywhere else. So I'll wait and listen.



GVfan -> RE: Did Shannon Smith Leave The Imperials? (5/30/2008 1:22:33 PM)

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ORIGINAL: G.I.MOM

I have silence on the issue at this time. Only have heard rumors here. Not anywhere else. So I'll wait and listen.


It's not rumors at this point. I have written correspondence that states clearly that Scott Allen is "filling in" beginning June 6th. Now, as to whether that is permanent or not is up for clarification!



BassSingerSwain -> RE: Did Shannon Smith Leave The Imperials? (5/30/2008 4:57:40 PM)

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ORIGINAL: GVfan

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ORIGINAL: G.I.MOM

I have silence on the issue at this time. Only have heard rumors here. Not anywhere else. So I'll wait and listen.


It's not rumors at this point. I have written correspondence that states clearly that Scott Allen is "filling in" beginning June 6th. Now, as to whether that is permanent or not is up for clarification!

Huh.... I just saw a concert with them not long ago, and it didn't look like Shannon was going anywhere. Scott is a great singer, as is Shannon. It will be interesting to see where this goes.



dbmurray -> RE: Did Shannon Smith Leave The Imperials? (5/31/2008 12:21:58 PM)

Daniel Mount has confirmed that Smith is leaving the Imperials to become a minister of music. See: http://www.southerngospelblog.com/archives/859

In the entire history of the Imperials, the longest the group has ever gone with no changes at any vocal position is five years. This most recent lineup matched that record.

Sherman Andrus was with the group from 1971 to 1976, while the other three singers (Armond Morales, Terry Blackwood, and Jim Murray) were there before and after.

Russ Taff and David Will joined in 1976. Taff left in 1981.

Shannon Smith, Jason Morales, and Jeremie Hudson were already in the group when Ian Owens joined in 2003, so with Smith leaving, that's another five year stretch.

In the last five years of Southern Gospel, there's been very few non-family quartets that haven't experienced at least one change. Triumphant is one.

A five year stretch is impressive. It's no secret that I'm an Imperials fan. I'm hoping to see them add someone who will make them as strong as ever. I don't expect Russ Taff to get back in the saddle, but wouldn't that be something if he did? We can dream. [:)]



BassSingerSwain -> RE: Did Shannon Smith Leave The Imperials? (5/31/2008 5:02:46 PM)

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ORIGINAL: dbmurray

Daniel Mount has confirmed that Smith is leaving the Imperials to become a minister of music. See: http://www.southerngospelblog.com/archives/859

In the entire history of the Imperials, the longest the group has ever gone with no changes at any vocal position is five years. This most recent lineup matched that record.

Sherman Andrus was with the group from 1971 to 1976, while the other three singers (Armond Morales, Terry Blackwood, and Jim Murray) were there before and after.

Russ Taff and David Will joined in 1976. Taff left in 1981.

Shannon Smith, Jason Morales, and Jeremie Hudson were already in the group when Ian Owens joined in 2003, so with Smith leaving, that's another five year stretch.

In the last five years of Southern Gospel, there's been very few non-family quartets that haven't experienced at least one change. Triumphant is one.

A five year stretch is impressive. It's no secret that I'm an Imperials fan. I'm hoping to see them add someone who will make them as strong as ever. I don't expect Russ Taff to get back in the saddle, but wouldn't that be something if he did? We can dream. [:)]

I wouldn't mind seeing Scott Allen get the job. He kinda got the rug jerked from under him with the Mercy's Mark thing. He's a hidden talent!



GVfan -> RE: Did Shannon Smith Leave The Imperials? (6/1/2008 6:30:35 AM)

I think Scott Allen would be teriffic at that position "permanently"! I didn't get to hear nearly enough of him the short time he was with Mercy's Mark.



BassSingerSwain -> RE: Did Shannon Smith Leave The Imperials? (6/1/2008 8:39:00 AM)

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ORIGINAL: GVfan

I think Scott Allen would be teriffic at that position "permanently"! I didn't get to hear nearly enough of him the short time he was with Mercy's Mark.

Amen. I got to hear him sing "I Bowed On My Knees" at an NQC showcase. Blew everyone away!



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