The Rev. He was 76. Over the years I have met many, many singers. In the fall of 1980, Hess, Lister, Rozell, assembled a new group with James Blackwood and J.D. As the lead vocalist of the pioneering Statesmen Quartet, Jake Hess was not only an instrumental force in expanding the popularity and boundaries of Southern gospel, but his outsized, dramatic style was also a crucial influence on the development of rock & roll, thanks to his standing as the favorite singer of the young Elvis Presley. Hess described the deal that the record label dangled. Elegant, classic, honest, honorable, distinctive, gentle, faithful, original. "Jake showed he couldn't be bought or compromised," Guido said Wednesday. Hess returned to traditional group performance in 1981 as a member of the Masters V, which reunited him with Sumner, Lister, and James and Jake Blackwood; their self-titled debut LP won a Grammy, and they continued touring until accumulating health concerns forced them off the road in 1988. After we got off the air, Jake told me I told him things about his career that he had forgotten! Elvis has been quoted as noting Hess as his favorite singer. Emily Braswell Trotter, who eight weeks ago gave birth to Hess' first great-grandchild, shared another side of the man who 10 years ago moved to Columbus to retire. Jake accompanied them to the studio and liked what he heard. William Jesse Hess was born December 24, 1927, in Limestone County, AL, the youngest of 12 children born into an impoverished sharecropping family. Survivors include his daughter Becky and husband Brent Buck of Columbus; son Chris and wife Cindy of Columbus; son Jake Jr. and wife Judy of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren: Emily Trotter and husband Jim; Brent Buck, Lauren Buck, Ansley Buck, Megan Hess, Natalie Hess, Casey Hess, Jake Hess III, Hannah Hess and Emma Hess; and one great-grandchild James Purdy (Bo) Trotter IV. His last 12 years, he appeared on the Bill Gaither Homecomingconcerts and videos. Book Program: Mexico-Texas tennis tournament, n.d. Report card from the Cleburn Public School for 1919-1920, Fort Worth Central High School report cards from the 1924-1925 and 1925-1926. Their package tours ended in tragedy on June 30, 1954, when the Blackwoods' plane crashed, killing members R.W. However, Jake was a true legend. From across the room, Jeff Crews stood up. He was 76. Music is their life, just as it was the life of Jake Hess, the singer whose life they came to celebrate. Thank God we have a legacy of Jake Hess recordings and especially the Gaither videos. Jake Hess, Jr. has become a well-known southern gospel songwriter, in addition to being married to Judy Martin of The Martins. Jake’s history with music runs deep in his veins. "He's only on a trip singing," she said. Bill Shorey will officiate, assisted by Bill Gaither and Dr. Michael Guido. Jake had a sparkle in his voice as well as in his eyes! Read on to see just how special he was: JAKE HESS OBITUARY (written by Deana Surles Warren): Columbus, GA - Beloved gospel singer Jake Hess died early Sunday at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Ala. Jake was always Jake. Jake Hess Is A Member Of . Jake Hess was one of a kind, in so many ways. Hess’s entry on the Encyclopedia of Alabama’s website says of his name: “His parents did not officially name him, so the attending physician entered his name as ‘Man Child’ Hess in official documents.”. Jake Hess December 24, 1927 - January 4, 2004 OPELIKA, AL - Beloved gospel singer Jake Hess died early Sunday at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. BASICS Name: Judy Martin Hess Birthday: May 3, 1971 Family: Husband: Jake, Jr. Children: Jake, III (15); Hannah Jo (13); Emma (11); Isaac (4) Hometown: Columbus, Georgia What I Do: Sing with the Martins FAVES Bible Verse: 2 Peter 1:2-8 Song: “Stars Below” Movie: Saving Grace TV Show: “Yard Crashers” or anything on HGTV Magazine: Real Simple He said no. He later performed with three of his brothers as the Hess Brothers Quartet. Hess died July 16, 1957, from complications associated with a reoccurring brain tumor. Since then, he has been on the road, making music for more than 60 years. Until this point a utility man, in 1948 Hess finally got his chance to sing lead when he was approached by pianist Hovie Lister to join his fledgling Statesmen Quartet. Jake Hess is a famous people who is best known as a Gospel Singer. Hess and Joyce McWaters were married on October 5, 1952. "Yessir, 12 of them," said Easter, whose drawl would make Minnie Pearl sound like she hailed from Brooklyn. He was totally unaffected by his lifetime of celebrity. American gospel icon who earned a devoted following with singles like “Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere” and “Ain’t That Beautiful Singing.” He was a four-time Grammy winner and was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. I was walking by and Jake stopped talking and looked at me and asked, "How are you Sir" and reached out and shook my hand. She talked about a grandfather who enjoyed practical jokes, loud suits and the Atlanta Braves and a man who slept best on a bus. Sumner); and then the Sunny South's chief rival, the Melody Masters Quartet. He was a true pioneer. He is the only surviving member of that quartet which won a Grammy Award in 1982. Jake Hess Dead or Alive? He loved the Lord and loved singing about Him. Join Facebook to connect with Jake Hess Jr. and others you may know. Return to the Table of Contents Trotter put his death in the context of a traveling singer. He was a four-time Grammy winner and was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. American gospel icon who earned a devoted following with singles like "Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere" and "Ain't That Beautiful Singing." Hess had The Jake Hess Show on WLAC in Nashville, Tennessee and performed in the Old Time Singing Convention. Jake’s influence on the rock ‘n’ roll superstar is well documented and Elvis’ affection for him continued over the years. (He had previously sung with Louie Auten and the Tennessee Valley Boys.) "He suffered more medical problems than some small towns," Shorey said. Late Wednesday, with the sun setting and the moon starting to rise, Hess was buried in Juniper, GA. A lone guitarist played softly and there was one more song. "From Papa's suitcase," he answered, delivering his line perfectly. NONE of them have ever been as kind and thoughtful as Jake. Cuomo Accuses Jews Of Spreading Coronavirus in New York. With Elvis Presley "Jake told us not to be misled by nostalgia, that these are the good old days," Crews said. They were spurred by a series of videos on which Gaither assembled singers of past and present. When he got back to his record company, he told them that John Mills, the DJ in Wichita, knew a whole lot of gospel Music history. He complimented me so highly that Jim Stover of Crossroads Music called me up and relayed that information to me. I've come to realize that these gospel artists are regular people like you and me. He never dreamed there would be more songs to sing. ‘God Hears Our Prayers’: Trump Prays for Wisdom and Grace To... Muslims Turning To Christ In Great Numbers Through Dreams And Visions, A Group Of Lions Save Christians From Execution By Islamic Militants. Jake sang many years about going to Heaven. Then, with Jeff Easter soulfully playing his harmonica, the choir sang about "Amazing Grace." After introducing myself, I spent fifteen minutes or so with Mr. Hess listening to the “All of Me” tracks being recorded and engaging in some light conversation. At the age of 16, Jake left home in Haleyville to join The John Daniel Quartet. Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas. The pastor concluded by proudly sharing how each of Jake’s children — Chris, Becky and Jake Jr. — had followed in their father’s spiritual footsteps. The reunited Statesmen had sung at Elvis’ funeral. Have Position Among the list of Most popular Gospel Singer. I don't get star struck any more. ", Eight months ago, Hess went to the studio to record a final album. Crews sings with Paid in Full, a trio that Hess went to New Albany, MS, to hear when the guys were in college. He later performed with three of his brothers as the Hess Brothers Quartet. I knew right away what a dear and gentle soul he was. [citation needed] His son, Jake Jr., named his recording company Manchild Records in honor of his father. He was the youngest of 12 children. We pray that the eyes of your understanding (mind) may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of Christ's calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints. He joined the famed John Daniel Quartet at age 16. His son Jake Jr. is the founder of the record company Manchild Records. "It Is Well With My Soul," they sang, and for just a moment, there was harmony. Jake Hess Popularity . Permission to publish material from the Jacob "Jake" Henry Hess Jr. papers must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library. One year later Hess was elected president of Rice University’s “R” Association, a group composed of the school’s athletic lettermen. There were several dates in Missouri and Florida, but Jake determined that the travelling was going to be more demanding than he anticipated, so by 1990 the tours were put on hold with the possibility of doing something with television. Over the years, Jake’s family has lovingly shared their father and grandfather with his friends and fans. Newton was a Golden Gloves champion, once fighting in a prelim when heavyweight champ Joe Louis fought an exhibition in Columbus. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Jake Hess III continues the family’s musical heritage by singing in the highly acclaimed The Voices of Lee part of Lee University in Cleveland, TN. Join Facebook to connect with Jake Hess Jr. and others you may know. "Most people live in the past or future; Jake lived in the present.". "I have a decision to make, and I need help," he told Guido, an evangelist from Metter, GA. I believe he especially loved to sing "relationship" songs -- songs about our relationship with the Lord, and His love for us. Jake Hess was truly one of the GREAT legends and pioneers in the Gospel Music field. However, since Crossroads Music Group had the distinct honor and privilege of releasing Jake Hess’s final two solo recordings, I was blessed to meet and interact with him a number of times over the last three years. Though an ordained minister, Lister understood the necessity of updating gospel to appeal to postwar audiences, particularly young people, and thanks to their frequent appearances on radio shows, gospel package tours, and television, the Statesmen succeeded in capturing a new generation of listeners, among them an aspiring teen singer named Elvis Presley, who cited Hess and R&B crooner Roy Hamilton as his primary influences. "In a way, I've lost my best friend, but I have lots of memories," he said. Birthday December 24 and Born on 1927. JOHN MILLS OF KSGL RADIO IN WICHITA, KS  REMEMBERS JAKE HESS. He's 28, young enough that all he knows about Hess and The Statesmen Quartet came from stories the old-timers so fondly tell. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. At the age of just 16, Hess joined the immensely popular John Daniel Quartet, making his recorded debut on "Just a Prayer Away." Hess died January 4, 2004, in Opelika, Alabama after suffering a heart attack December 14, 2003, just days after a performance in Atlanta, Georgia. On the screen, his grandson, Brent Buck, got into the act.

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