Les Beasley
| Les Beasley | |
|---|---|
 Beasley with David L. Cook | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
August 16, 1928 Crockett, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Southern gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1953–present |
| Associated acts | Florida Boys |
Les Beasley (born August 16, 1928 in Crockett, Texas[1]) was the lead singer and manager for the Florida Boys, a Southern Gospel quartet, since 1953. He is said to be one of the pioneers of Gospel Music TV. In 2001, Beasley was honoured at the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion with a "This Is Your Life" Tribute. Charles Waller, the producer, invited family and friends from across the country to tell Beasley's story from their perspective. A special tribute video of the event was created and is now available including both the tribute and special footage of the Florida Boys. Beasley is no longer a member of the group but the group continues to perform.
Achievements
- Produced The Gospel Singing Jubilee, the nationally syndicated program that ran for years[1]
- President of the Gospel Music Association for two years
- Lifetime member of the Board Of Directors of the Gospel Music Association
- He, Bill Gaither and Herman Harper, as a committee, suggested to the GMA board that an awards program be a part of the annual meeting. The Dove Awards is the result of that suggestion. Beasley named the award.[1]
- President of a Southern Gospel Music Association that later became the Southern Gospel Music Guild
- President of The National Quartet Convention that promotes four of the largest events in Gospel Music: the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, the Great Western Quartet Convention in Sacramento, California, and the Canadian Gospel Quartet Convention in Red Deer, Albany, Canada
- Member of The GMA Hall of Fame
- Member of The Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame and The Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame
- Member of the Christian Music Hall of Fame[2]
Family
Beasley and his wife Frances have six children, twelve grand children, and four great-grand children.
References
- 1 2 3 Liverett, David (2005). This Is My Story: 146 of the World's Greatest Gospel Singers. Thomas Nelson, Inc. ISBN 1-4185-0607-9. P. 9.
- ↑ "Welcome to the Christian Music Hall of Fame and Museum.". Retrieved 2009-07-11.Les Beasley inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame