Amazon.co.uk: Books: Abbeville County (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing))

5 references to speer in this book 1. on Page 105: “Its warrant was granted on June 4, 1852, to “John Brownlee, W.M., John C. Speer” 2. on Page 107: “A.J. SPEER HOME, LOWNDESVILLE. This home was built in 1854 by Julius F.C. DuPre, who became a professor” 3. on Page 118: “118 SPEER PLANTATION. [...]

allmusic ((( The Speer Family > Overview )))

Biography by Sandra Brennan & Bil Carpenter An important reference point in the appreciation of traditional Southern gospel quartet singing, the Speer Family emerged when there were countless Southern gospel quartets, but continued to perform into the 1990s. Although the Speer lineup had changed over the years, their music in the ’90s was still true [...]

GOGR Music History – The Speer Family

GOGR Music History – The Speer Family Dad Speer once recorded a song entitled “Time Has Made a Change.” Although at the time, that seemed a long ways away for the Speer children, but it finally happened. Although the nucleus for the Speer Family remained secure for many years, the “adopted” Speers were like a [...]

GOGR Music History – Speer Family

GOGR Music History – The Speer Family The Speer Family moved to Nashville, Tennessee shortly after Brock was discharged from the Air Force. Brock felt the calling of God to the ministry and he enrolled at Trevecca Nazarene College. The Speer Family established themselves amid the music world of Nashville. They had a morning radio [...]

GOGR Music History – The Speer Family

GOGR Music History – Through the years, my writings have seemed to feature male quartets and trios, but I also have a secret love in my heart for a few select mixed groups. My favorite mixed group is the Speer Family. They were featured on the first gospel concert that I ever attended, and I [...]

GOGR Music History – The Speer Family

GOGR Music History – The Speer Family As the years passed by, the Speers continued to be at the top of the gospel music world. The lovely “Speer” ladies continued to draw attention from the males that followed the group. Sue Chenault left the Speers shortly after they recorded one of their greatest hits penned [...]

GOGR Music History – The Speer Family

GOGR Music History – Speer Family First, let me ask for your forgiveness for being tardy with this article. Other cares of this life have prevented me from keeping up in a timely manner and I thank Mr. Waller for being patient with me and I ask for your patience also. The Speer Family went [...]

Musicscribe – Useful – Informative: Brock Speer Biography

June 7, 2005 Brock Speer Biography Jackson Brock Speer (Dec. 28, 1920 – Mar. 29, 1999) Brock Speer began singing professionally with his parent’s quartet while still a small boy in the 1920s. Aside from a stint as a soldier in World War II, Speer sang with his family group his entire life. Ultimately moving [...]

Speer Family – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Speer Family, a Southern Gospel family group, was founded in 1921 by George Thomas (“Dad”) Speer (1891-1966), his wife Lena (“Mom”) Speer, and his sister and brother-in-law Pearl and Logan Claborn. Contents [hide] * 1 Early years * 2 The Siblings Join * 3 Later Years * 4 Partial Discography [edit] Early years Within [...]