Kansas Wesleyan University - Coyote Yearbook (Salina, KS)

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Imperials, singing praise to the Lord. Photo by Kirsten Stanton. Ron Humby was one of the crowds favorites. Photo by Kirsten Stanton. zfopenmg Electricity filled the air in Sams Chapel, as world renowned contemporary gospel group the Imperials performed for the Wesleyan community. The Imperials were formed in 1964 by former member Jake Hess. The group began as a Southem Gospel Band and as years went by switched to a more contemporary style. The Imperials wanted to attract the younger audience so they began to adapt a top forty style of music The Imperials have been singing praises to the Lord for twenty-two years. They have produced thirty-six albums, and have won a number of awards from both the Grammys and the Dove awards. The Imperials gospel with a beat The quartet has been popular in both the secular and gospel audiences. In the sixties they performed with Elvis Presley and Jimmy Dean. When it came down to choosing between a secular or gospel career, the Imperials chose gospel because they believed thats how God wanted them to serve Him. The Imperials through the years have changed their style of music and have had twelve different members in the group, but one thing that has stayed the same is their goal to spread the word of God through music. by Brian D. Bray

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