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Revelaires Quartet (1952-1956) The Revelaires Quartet was organized in Atlanta, Georgia by Dan Huskey, soon after his departure from the tenor position with the Blackwood Brothers Quartet. The original Revelaires consisted of Huskey at tenor; Bob Shaw, lead; Tommy Rainer, baritone; “Big Jim” Waits singing bass, and Jerry Briggs at piano. The Revelaires had considerable personnel turnover during their relatively short existence. By the fall of 1954, in addition to Huskey and Shaw, their members were former Statesmen tenor, Cat Freeman at baritone; former Statesmen and All American Quartet member Gordon Hill at bass; and former Blackwood Brothers pianist, Wally Varner. This is the lineup that appeared on Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts program on CBS television in 1955. During this time period, the Revelaires frequently appeared jointly with the Harmoneers Quartet. This team effort lasted around six months. Gordon Hill left and was soon followed by Shaw and Varner. Rebuilding proved difficult as more personnel turnover ensued. By the middle of 1956 the members were Dan Huskey, manager and tenor; Don Butler, lead; Bill Ballew, baritone; Bill Huie, bass; and Larry Taylor at piano. This lineup continued until they disbanded around the end of 1956 or early 1957. The Revelaires recorded both 78 rpm and 45 rpm records on the Bibletone Records label. They also had a number of recordings that were released as radio transcriptions on 33 1/3 rpm, 16 inch diameter discs, each containing twelve songs. Complete Discography78 and 45 RPM Singles: |