ArtistInfo

The Florida Boys

Band, *1946
World

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.

Members

	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