Legacy Five

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Legacy Five

Background information
Genre(s) Christian: Southern Gospel

Legacy Five is a Southern Gospel Quartet founded by former Cathedral Quartet members Roger Bennett and Scott Fowler after the owners of the Cathedral Quartet, Glen Payne and George Younce, decided to retire in 1999.[1] Group members attribute their success to the changing face of gospel music and their willingness to adapt to it.[1] As a result, the group has won numerous awards.

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[edit] Members

Legacy Five's very first lineup consisted of tenor Josh Cobb, lead Scott Fowler, baritone Scott Howard, bass Glenn Dustin, and pianist Roger Bennett. Bennett supplied a fifth vocal part in some songs, but when he sang, it was mainly for verses. The group enjoyed great success with their first release, Strong In The Strength. The group's first Top 40 hit, I Stand Redeemed, featured young tenor Josh Cobb. Cobb won the Horizon Individual award at NQC 2000[2], but he resigned from the group two days later.

The group has experienced minimal turnover in membership, except for the tenor position. Josh Cobb left in 2000 and was replaced by Tony Jarman, who stayed with the group until 2004. Frank Seamans has been with the group since that time. Tim Parton, a pianist who produced a number of the group's albums, joined the group on the road in October 2006 as a substitute for the ill Bennett. Following Bennett's death on March 17, 2007,[3] from complications related to leukemia, Parton's "interim" tag was removed, as the group officially named him the regular pianist.[4]

[edit] Performances

They have performed with the Gaither Homecoming Friends as well as being a regular feature at the National Quartet Convention. Recent performances include the 2008 Winter Gospel Music Convention[5]

They have been nominated for 40 Singing News Fan Awards, including Best Traditional Male Quartet in 2004[3] and have won or been nominated for an award nearly every year.[1] At the 2004 Fan Awards, the group won in the categories of Traditional Quartet, Baritone, Bass and Pianist. At the 2007 Fan Awards, Roger Bennett was posthumously awarded Favorite Musician Award. He had won it 15 times in a row, and is the holder of the record for most consecutive such awards to date.[6] Glenn Dustin also won Favorite Bass[7], and the group's Live In Music City album won Album Of The Year.[8]

One of their best-known songs, "Heroes of the Faith", was composed by Roger Bennett, in honor of Glen Payne.

[edit] Group Member Timeline

Tenor: Josh Cobb (1999-2000), Tony Jarman (2000-2004), Frank Seamans (2004-present)

Lead: Scott Fowler (1999-present)

Baritone: Scott Howard (1999-present)

Bass: Glenn Dustin (1999-present)

Piano/Fifth Vocalist: Roger Bennett (1999-2007), Tim Parton (2007-present)

[edit] Discography

  • Strong in the Strength (1999)
  • Songs We Used to Sing (2000)
  • Heroes of the Faith (2001)
  • Heritage Vol. I (2001)
  • Heritage Vol. II (2002)
  • London (2003)
  • Live At The Palace with Greater Vision(2003)
  • Heritage Vol. III (2004)
  • Monuments (2004)
  • A Little Taste of Heaven (2005)
  • A Capella (2006)
  • Live in Music City (2006)
  • Friday Night Favorites (2007)
  • Know So Salvation (2007)
  • A Little Christmas (2007)
  • God's Been Good (2008)

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Scott Harrell (2008-02-03). Legacy Five Brings Harmony to Convention. Bradenton Herald. Retrieved on 2008-02-13.
  2. ^ Singing News Fan Awards for Horizon Individual. Wikipedia. Retrieved on 2008-02-21.
  3. ^ a b Legacy Five Pianist Roger Bennett Dies. The Chattanoogan (2007-03-17). Retrieved on 2008-02-13.
  4. ^ Paul Lunsford (2007-04-17). Southern Gospel Review - Parton Named Pianist for Legacy Five. Harlan Daily Enterprise. Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
  5. ^ Steve Echeverria Jr. (2008-01-31). Fest Brings Gospel Home. Herald Tribune. Retrieved on 2008-02-13.
  6. ^ Singing News Fan Awards for Favorite Musician. Wikipedia. Retrieved on 2008-02-19.
  7. ^ Singing News Fan Awards for Favorite Bass. Wikipedia. Retrieved on 2008-02-19.
  8. ^ Singing News Fan Awards for Album Of The Year. Wikipedia. Retrieved on 2008-02-19.

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