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==Members== ==Members==
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==Performances== ==Performances==

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

Members

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

Performances

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

They have been nominated for 40 Singing News Fan Awards, including Best Traditional Male Quartet in 2004 and have won or been nominated for an award nearly every year. At the 2004 Fan Awards, the group won in the categories of Traditional Quartet, Baritone, Bass and Pianist.

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

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)

References

  1. ^ Scott Harrell (2008-02-03). "Legacy Five Brings Harmony to Convention". Bradenton Herald. Retrieved 2008-02-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  2. http://legacyfive.com/timparton.html
  3. ^ "Legacy Five Pianist Roger Bennett Dies". The Chattanoogan. 2007-03-17. Retrieved 2008-02-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  4. Steve Echeverria Jr. (2008-01-31). "Fest Brings Gospel Home". Herald Tribune. Retrieved 2008-02-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
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