During their many appearences request were made for some of the recording of "Daddy." It was decided that a "best of" cd was needed. The label chose to put together some of his favorites and release it as a tribute project. It includes songs that were release with the old and new line up. It also included the two tracks that were recorded with salvaged tracks by the new group after his death.
It also included a special collector's photo in each cd.
The project included song retrived from old re...

In the wake of the death of Bishop Norwood in the year 2003, the group took some time off as they under went many changes. Although they continued to tour they cut back on dates due to the fact that the group dynamic was changing. Many of Bishop's grandchildren were brought in as musicians and vocalist. Rev. Benjamin Jamison, a member from the late eighties and Wayne's father-in-law, returned to the group.
As the group continued to travel it was clear that a project was needed. The company dec...

After the sucess of the "We Held On" project a new one was soon in the works. As the group traveled they continued to work on new material. Each member directly influenced the project with song and musical ideas.
Included in this project were songs that had become popular during the previous tours.
Two songs that were considered the "highlights" of the project were: "Amazing Grace" and "Lord, Don't Ever Leave Me". Both had become the staple of each live performance. Kelvin Rose added his person...

 
The project that made the bold statement of survival. After the major changes that the group went through word soon spread that the group was breaking up. Bishop, Wayne, Kermit and Eli received many offers to join other groups, both gospel and secular.
In a group meeting one night Bishop Norwood reminded the group that they are not the first group that has gone through changes and also remember that these are not the first changes that this group has gone through and they won't be the last.
T...

The year was 1991 and it was a year of change for the group. Reggie Hunter, Jimmy Hunter, Walter Nelson and Walisa Norwood all decided to leave the group to persue other opportunities. Although the departures were met with support from the remaining members, it came in the middle of recording the next project.
The untitled project had to be rethought because the sound of the group was undergoing a major change. Elijah Rodgers took on a more active roll as arranger, vocal and musical director....