Sanatçının Albümleri
Christmas With the Imperials
2000 · albüm
Hall Of Fame
1999 · albüm
Legacy (1977 - 1988)
1996 · derleme
Treasures
1994 · albüm
Big God
1991 · albüm
Love's Still Changing Hearts
1990 · albüm
Free the Fire
1988 · albüm
This Year's Model
1987 · albüm
Let the Wind Blow
1985 · albüm
The Very Best of the Imperials
1981 · derleme
Priority
1980 · albüm
Heed the Call
1979 · albüm
One More Song for You
1979 · albüm
John Evans & The Imperials
2018 · mini albüm
Best of the Best
2018 · derleme
The Ultimate Collection
2014 · derleme
Til He Comes
2010 · albüm
Side By Side (Remastered)
2010 · albüm
The Imperials
2007 · albüm
The Definitive Collection
2007 · albüm
The Lost Album
2006 · albüm
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Russ Taff
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Dallas Holm
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2nd Chapter Of Acts
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Bryan Duncan
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First Call
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Steve Camp
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Kim Hill
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Susan Ashton
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Ray Boltz
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Carman
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Geoff Moore & The Distance
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Clay Crosse
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4Him
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DeGarmo & Key
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David Meece
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Sandi Patty
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Phil Driscoll
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Michael English
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Wayne Watson
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Twila Paris
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Biyografi
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many personnel and stylistic changes before returning to the close harmonies and straight Southern gospel songs that originally made them popular.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. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi