The Imperials
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Biography
[Edit]The Imperials have been making music since 1964 and have in that time undergone many personnel and stylistic changes before returning to the close harmonies and straight Southern gospel songs that originally made them popular. As of the mid-'90s, Armond Morales is the only charter member of the Imperials; he and Jake Hess founded the quintet. Over the years, 18 different singers have come and gone, including such legends as Russ Taff, Paul Smith, and Gary McSpadden. Other CCM pop performers such as Jonathan Pierce also got their start with the Imperials.
Over the years, the Imperials have released over 40 albums and had 14 number one songs. They have also won four Grammy Awards and 13 Dove Awards, making the Imperials, despite (or because of) their many style changes, one of the most popular Christian bands ever. But in 1987, they stirred up controversy and lost many of their oldest fans when they exchanged Southern gospel and middle-of-the-road contemporary to adopt a harder rock/techno-pop sound with the album This Year's Model. The subsequent albums Stir It Up and Love's Still Changing Hearts continued in the same vein. Morales now considers those albums part of an identity crisis for the band, a loss of touch with their original direction and purpose of singing joyful music and ministering to the church. The Imperials reverted to that mission when Morales brought two ordained ministers, Steve Ferguson and Jeff Walker, on board. Neither had experience in mainstream Christian music and were more interested in spreading the word than selling albums. This proved the very tonic the group needed.
To this end, the Imperials have scaled down their act, opting for simple accompaniment and more intimate church performances in lieu of stadium and large concert gigs. Subsequent albums such as 'Til He Comes have lost the hard edge of earlier albums, and their old fans are slowly starting to return.
Title: Hot Pastrami
Artist: Joey Dee, The Imperials, Little Anthony, The Starliters
Title: John Evans & the Imperials - EP
Artist: The Imperials, John Evans Music
Title: FANtastic Christmas
Artist: The Imperials, The Steeles, The Crabb Family, Greater Vision, Gold City, Amy Lambert, Talleys, Wayne Haun, The Nelons, Janet Paschal, The Cathedrals, Hoppers, Sandra Payne, Cumberland Quartet, New Hinsons, Down East Boys, The Roger Helton Bluegrass Band, Michael Lord Of LordSong, Geralad Wolfe
Genre: New Age, Gospel, Traditional Pop Music
Title: Christmas With the Imperials
Artist: The Imperials
Genre: New Age, Gospel, Pop, Traditional Pop Music
Title: The Lost Album
Artist: The Imperials
Genre: Gospel, Rock, Indie Rock, Rockabilly, Alternative
Collections
Title: Rock & Roll Doo Wop Vol 5
Genre: Rock
Title: Lost Soul, Vol. 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Do Doo - Wop, Vol. 4
Genre: Pop
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1958, Vol. 12
Genre: Pop
Title: Lamb of God
Genre: Gospel
Title: Doo Wop Desirables, Vol. 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Rare Doo Wop, Vol. 6
Genre: Pop
Title: Doo Wop is Hot - Volume 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock
Title: Twelve Inch Disco Classics from the 70s
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Disco
Title: Quartet Heaven, Vol. 2
Genre: Gospel
Title: His Choice Music - Volume One
Genre: Gospel
Title: Quartet Heaven, Vol. 1
Genre: Gospel
Title: Gospel Sung By the Great Quartets - Vol 1
Genre: Gospel
Title: Doo Wop Autos
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Gospel Music Southern Style Volume 1
Genre: Gospel
Title: The Doo Wops Of Rock & Roll Vol 4
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Midwest Funk
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Midwest Funk
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz
Title: Stomp! - Northwest Killers Vol. 1
Genre: Rock
Title: Doo-Wop Essentials Volume 7
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Elf Sparkle Meets Christmas the Horse
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Iconic Artists of Inspirational Music
Genre: Gospel
Title: 90's Ultimate Collection
Genre: Gospel, Christian Rock, Pop
Title: WORD: Six Decades of Hits
Genre: Gospel
Title: The Iconic Groups of Christian Music
Genre: Gospel
Title: Doo Wop Coast To Coast Volume 3
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: 1950's Hits & Highlights, Vol. 8
Genre: Pop
Title: Rarest Rock-a-Billy Songs
Genre: Rock, Country, Rockabilly
Title: Singing News 30th Anniversary Collection
Genre: Gospel
Title: Doo Wops of Love
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Doo Wop Rare Oldie Classics Vol 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Northwest Battle of the Bands: Instrumentals
Genre: Rock
Title: Doo Wop Coast To Coast Volume 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Shout! - Northwest Killers Vol. 2
Genre: Rock
Title: Doo Wop Intimate Dance Jukebox Hits Vol 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Satin Soul Oldies: Valentine's Edition
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: 40 Great R&B and Early Soul Classics
Genre:
Title: Christian Living: The Best of Modern Christian Music
Genre: Gospel
Title: The Raging Teens, Vol. 3
Genre: Rock
Title: Quartet Heaven Vol. 2
Genre: Gospel
Title: 100 Party Hits Collection CD 5
Genre: Pop
Title: 1958 Top 50
Genre: Rock & Roll
Title: Time Life Music - All I Have To Do Is Dream
Genre: Rock & Roll
Title: Glory Days Of Rock 'n' Roll Vol 01 - Golden Groups
Genre: Rock
Title: Doo Wop Box Vol. 2 (CD3)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: Oldies But Goodies Vol 11
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll, Pop
Title: Doo Wop Box 2: 101 More Vocal Group Gems (CD3)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock & Roll
Title: Rock`n`Roll Love Songs 1999 (CD1)
Genre: Rock
Title: Boston Rockabilly, Vol. 1
Genre: Rockabilly
Title: Boston Rockabilly, Vol. 2
Genre: Rockabilly
Title: The Wigan Casino Story
Featuring albums
Title: 90's Ultimate Collection
Artist: Various Artists
Title: Gospel Sung by the Great Quartets - Vol 1
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Gospel, Christian Rock, Christian Country Music
Title: History of Northwest Rock Vol. 4 Battle of the Bands
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Rock, Progressive
Title: Discovered (A Collection Of Daft Punk Samples)
Artist: Daft Punk
Genre: Electronica, Soul, Disco, Funk
