Band, *1946
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The Florida Boys Quartet is a Southern Gospel vocal quartet founded in about 1946 by J. G. Whitfield. Originally named The Gospel Melody Quartet, the group was renamed in 1954. J. G. Whitfield left the group a couple of years later, turning over the management of the group to Les Beasley. Under the leadership of J. G. Whitfield and Les Beasley, The Florida Boys Quartet became involved in television first on the Gospel Song Shop and later on the popular Gospel Singing Jubilee. They were also the first group signed to the Canaan Records label. On radio, The Florida Boys Quartet are most remembered for their 1985 release "When He Was On The Cross." It held the top position on the Singing News chart for five months from August through December. In 2007 Glen Allred, Les Beasley, and Derrell Stewart decided to retire The Florida Boys Quartet. They sold the rights to the group name to Charlie Waller who began a brand new group called The Florida Boys Quartet in 2008.
![]() | George Younce voc, b 1930-2005 US |
![]() | Hal Kennedy g, voc |
![]() | J. G. Whitfield |
![]() | Les Beasley voc *1928 US |
![]() | Derrell Stewart p, key |
![]() | Laddie Cain voc *1951 |
![]() | Glen Allred |
![]() | Coy Cook 1924-1996 |
![]() | Billy Hodges |
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Showers Of Blessings | The Florida Boys | 1998 | Album |
We All Are One | The Florida Boys | 1985 | Album |
Reaching Out | The Florida Boys | 1984 | Album |
Keep Rollin' On | The Florida Boys | 1983 | Album |
Treasures | The Florida Boys | 1982 | Album |
What A Happy Time | The Florida Boys | 1982 | Album |
On The Right Track | The Florida Boys | 1981 | Album |
Movin' On Up | The Florida Boys | 1980 | Album |
Something Exciting! | The Florida Boys | 1979 | Album |
Sing About A New Day | The Florida Boys | 1978 | Album |
Vintage Gospel | The Florida Boys | 1977 | Album |
Inside The Gate | The Florida Boys | 1977 | Album |
In Concert...Live | The Florida Boys | 1977 | Album |
God Made A Way | The Florida Boys | 1977 | Album |
He Loves You | The Florida Boys | 1976 | Album |
First Class Gospel | The Florida Boys | 1975 | Album |
Here They Come | The Florida Boys | 1975 | Album |
True Gospel | The Florida Boys | 1974 | Album |
Better Than Ever | The Florida Boys | 1973 | Album |
Up In The Sky With The Florida Boys | The Florida Boys | 1973 | Album |
Solid Gospel | The Florida Boys | 1972 | Album |
Sand In Their Shoes And A Song In Their Hearts | The Florida Boys | 1971 | Album |
The Many Moods Of The Florida Boys | The Florida Boys | 1970 | Album |
Your Kind Of Singing | The Florida Boys | 1969 | Album |
Sing Kinda Country | The Florida Boys | 1968 | Album |
Make Happy Tracks | The Florida Boys | 1967 | Album |
Golden Favorites By The Florida Boys Quartet | The Florida Boys | 1967 | Album |
Singing Through Life | The Florida Boys | 1967 | Album |
Up Tempo | The Florida Boys | 1966 | Album |
The Florida Boys In Nashville | The Florida Boys | 1965 | Album |
Look Up To Jesus | The Florida Boys | 1965 | Album |
At Carnegie Hall | The Florida Boys | 1962 | Album |
God Will Bless You All | The Florida Boys | 1960 | Album |
13th Anniversary Album | The Florida Boys | 1959 | Album |
Brotherhood | The Florida Boys | Album | |
I Know He Heard My Prayer / River Of Jordan | The Florida Boys | Single | |
TV Favorites | The Florida Boys | Compil. | |
Sing Gospel Hits Volume V | The Florida Boys | Album | |
Sing Your Favorites | The Florida Boys | Album | |
From Then Till Now | The Florida Boys | Album | |
12th Anniversary Album | The Florida Boys | Album | |
On The Wings Of A Dove | The Florida Boys | Album | |
Sing Gospel Hits Volume IV | The Florida Boys | Album | |
Battle Hymn Of The Republic | The Florida Boys | Single | |
The Florida Boys Sing Gospel Hits Volume I | The Florida Boys | Album | |
Sing Your Requests | The Florida Boys | Album | |
From The Singing News Hall Of Fame Series | The Florida Boys | Album | |
Sing Gospel Hits Volume II | The Florida Boys | Album | |
Sing Gospel Hits Volume III | The Florida Boys | Album | |
Harvest Call / Just A Rose Will Do | The Florida Boys | Single | |
Gospel Treasures | The Florida Boys | Album | |
Ballad Of Jackson Bailey / Lead Me To The Alter | The Florida Boys | Single | |
The Best Of The Florida Boys | The Florida Boys | Compil. | |
Free Indeed | The Florida Boys | Album | |
11th Anniversary Album | The Florida Boys | Album | |
Get Right With God / What A Saviour | The Florida Boys | Single |