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Founded in 1930, the Spirit of Memphis Quartet are more a continual concept than a set band, changing membership over the years as musician… read moreFounded in 1930, the Spirit of Memphis Quartet are more a continual concept than a set band, changing membership over the years as musicians drop in and out of the lineup. In fact, it's not exactly a quartet; in the mid-1980s there … read moreFounded in 1930, the Spirit of Memphis Quartet are more a continual concept than a set band, changing membership over the years as musicians drop in and out of the lineup. In fact, it's not exactly a quartet; in the mid-1980s there were eight members, five of whom sang. The core of the grou… read more
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Dorothy Love Coates & the Original Gospel Harmonettes
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Lee Williams And The Spiritual QC's
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One of the greatest Gospel quartets of the 20th Century .With such inspirational songs that truly touch each hearer. View wikiOne of the greatest Gospel quartets of the 20th Century .With such inspirational songs that truly touch each hearer. View wikiOne of the greatest Gospel quartets of the 20th Century .With such inspirational songs that truly touch each hearer. View wiki
