Abrahamic / Middle Eastern Christianity Gaither Vocal Band Biography Share Flipboard Email Print Gaither Vocal Band 2014. Gaither Music Christianity Christian Entertainment Christianity Origins The Bible The New Testament The Old Testament Practical Tools for Christians Christian Life For Teens Christian Prayers Weddings Inspirational Bible Devotions Denominations of Christianity Funerals and Memorial Services Christian Holidays Key Terms in Christianity Catholicism Latter Day Saints View More By Kim Jones Christian Music Expert Kim Jones is an ordained pastor and a co-founder of Road to Revelation, a Christian rock band. our editorial process Kim Jones Updated April 28, 2019 Gaither Vocal Band Formed: The Gaither Vocal Band technically formed in 1981, years after Bill Gaither had made his mark on the Southern Gospel world as a songwriter and founding member of the Bill Gaither Trio. Gaither Vocal Band Members: Bill Gaither (bass) Wes Hampton (tenor) David Phelps (tenor) - also with GVB from 1997 - 2005 Adam Crabb (lead singer) Todd Suttles (baritone) Former Members: The GVB has been a veritable "who's who" of Southern Gospel over the years with some of the biggest names in the genre singing with the group. Gary McSpadden (lead singer / baritone) 1981 - 1988 Steve Green (tenor) 1981 - 1983 Lee Young (bass) 1981 - 1982 John Mohr (bass) 1982 - 1985 Larnelle Harris (tenor) 1983 - 1987 Michael English (lead singer) 1985 - 1994 / 2009 - 2013 Lemuel Miller (tenor) 1987 - 1987 Jim Murray (tenor) 1987 - 1992 Mark Lowry (baritone) 1988 - 2001 / 2009 - 2013 Terry Franklin (tenor) 1992 - 1994 Jonathan Pierce (tenor) 1994 - 1997 Buddy Mullins (lead singer) 1994 - 1995 Guy Penrod (lead singer) 1995 - 2009 Russ Taff (baritone) 2001 - 2004 Marshall Hall (baritone) 2004 - 2009 Gaither Vocal Band Biography: The Gaither Vocal Band had a very "off the cuff" start in 1981 backstage before a Gaither Vocal Trio concert. The four original members, Bill Gaither, Gary McSpadden, Steve Green and Lee Young, were having a little fun, harmonizing on the song "Your First Day in Heaven" while gathered around a piano. It sounded so amazing that Bill decided to take the group out from behind the curtain and they performed that very night. The audience response let him know that it was time to make the trio much bigger and the New Gaither Vocal Band was formed. In 1985, the group took the "new" out of their name. Since then, the line-up has changed several times as artists come in for a season and then leave to pursue solo careers, but the passion and the excellence has remained the same. Gaither Vocal Band Discography: Christmas Collection, 2015 Happy Rhythm, 2015 Sometimes It Takes A Mountain, 2014 The New Edition, 2014 Hymns, 2014 Pure and Simple, 2012 I Am A Promise, 2011 Greatly Blessed, 2010 Reunited, 2009 Gaither Vocal Band Reunion - Volumes One & Two, 2009 Christmas Gaither Vocal Band Style, 2008 Lovin' Life, 2008 Together Signature Sound and Gaither Vocal Band, 2007 Give it Away, 2006 Best of the Gaither Vocal Band, 2004 A Cappella, 2003 Everything Good, 2002 I Do Believe, 2000 Classic Moments from the Gaither Vocal Band - Volume 1 & 2, 1999 God is Good, 1999 Still the Greatest Story Ever Told, 1998 Lovin' God & Lovin' Each Other, 1997 Back Home in Indiana, 1997 Southern Classics: Volume II, 1996 Can't Stop Talkin' About Him, 1995 Testify, 1994 King is Coming, 1994 Southern Classics, 1993 Peace of the Rock, 1993 Homecoming, 1991 A Few Good Men, 1990 The Best from the Beginning, 1989 Wings, 1988 One X 1, 1986 New Point of View, 1984 Passin' The Faith Along, 1983 The New Gaither Vocal Band, 1981 Gaither Vocal Band Starter Songs: "Nessun Dorma" "I Believe In A Hill Called Mount Calvary" "Daystar (Shine Down On Me)" "He Touched Me" "Greatly Blessed, Highly Favored" GVB Fun: Gaither Vocal Band 2016 Tour Dates Top Bill Gaither Songs Top Southern Gospel Groups Bill & Gloria Gaither Christmas Music Gaither Homecoming = Giving Bill Gaither Interview from 2004 GVB has won 2 Grammy Awards, 17 Dove Awards and was inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1983 Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Jones, Kim. "Gaither Vocal Band Biography." Learn Religions, Aug. 26, 2020, learnreligions.com/gaither-vocal-band-biography-709914. Jones, Kim. (2020, August 26). Gaither Vocal Band Biography. Retrieved from https://www.learnreligions.com/gaither-vocal-band-biography-709914 Jones, Kim. "Gaither Vocal Band Biography." Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/gaither-vocal-band-biography-709914 (accessed April 23, 2021). copy citation