The Imperials at Hop Springs Beer Park

Little Anthony and the Imperials is an American rhythm and blues, doo-wop, and soul vocal group from New York City founded by Clarence Collins in the 1950s and named in part for its lead singer, Jerome Anthony "Little Anthony" Gourdine, who was noted for his high-pitched voice. In addition to Collins and Gourdine, the original Imperials included Ernest Wright, Glouster "Nate" Rogers, and Tracy Lord, the last two of whom were subsequently replaced by Sammy Strain.

Russ Taff (born November 11, 1953) is an American gospel singer. His contemporary Christian music is pop-rock, often with traditional Southern Gospel influences, and on his 1995 album, a contemporary country music bent. His initial work was as the lead singer for The Imperials. One of his best-known performances is the song "The Trumpet of Jesus". He has also been a member of the Gaither Vocal Band, and toured with Bill Gaither in the Homecoming series. Taff and his wife, Tori, have two daughters: Maddie Rose and Charlotte. Songs that Taff has done with other artists include "Strength of My Life" with Leslie Phillips; "Your Love Broke Through" with Phil Keaggy; and "Give Your Love" and "Divina" with Koinonia. Discography Solo 2018 Believe (Sweetwater Studios) 2011 Faroe Islands (Spring Hill) 2007 Now More Than Ever (SpringHouse Records/EMI) 2003 The Best of Russ Taff (SpringHouse Records/EMI) 1999 Right Here, Right Now (Benson Records/Provident Records) 1998 The Apostle (soundtrack, Grammy) 1995 Winds of Change (Reprise Records/Warner Bros. Records) 1994 We Will Stand (Yesterday & Today) (Myrrh Records/Word Records, Greatest Hits) 1992 A Christmas Song (Sparrow Records) 1991 Under Their Influence (Myrrh/Word, Grammy) 1989 The Way Home (Myrrh/Word, Grammy Nomination) 1987 Russ Taff (Myrrh/Word, Grammy Nomination) 1985 Medals (Myrrh/Word, Grammy Nomination) 1983 Walls of Glass (Myrrh/Word, Grammy) With Gaither Vocal Band 2003 A Cappella (SpringHouse/EMI) 2002 Everything Good (SpringHouse/EMI) With The Imperials 1996 The Imperials LEGACY (Word, Double CD Collection) 1981 The Very Best of The Imperials (Dayspring/Word) 1980 Christmas With The Imperials (Dayspring/Word) 1980 Priority (Dayspring/Word, Grammy) 1979 One More Song For You (Dayspring/Word, Grammy Nomination) 1979 Heed The Call (Dayspring/Word, Grammy) 1978 Imperials Live (Dayspring/Word, Grammy Nomination) 1977 Sail On (Dayspring/Word, Grammy)