Comments on: The (missing) Cathedral Tributes http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/10/the-missing-cathedral-tributes/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music and culture Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:12:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Dale Steenhoven http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/10/the-missing-cathedral-tributes/#comment-5548 Dale Steenhoven Sat, 17 Feb 2007 18:18:05 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/10/the-missing-cathedral-tributes/#comment-5548 In an email from Greater Vision on 2-17-07, there is an ad for THE CATHEDRALS REMEMBERED, and a link for further information: http://www.curringtonpromotions.com/cathconcert.php In an email from Greater Vision on 2-17-07, there is an ad for THE CATHEDRALS REMEMBERED, and a link for further information:

http://www.curringtonpromotions.com/cathconcert.php

]]> By: Kyle http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/10/the-missing-cathedral-tributes/#comment-5257 Kyle Sun, 11 Feb 2007 05:09:25 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/10/the-missing-cathedral-tributes/#comment-5257 One has to wonder if the remainder of the Cathedrals ownership went to George solely when Glen died (which, I'm sure, would've gone to Ernie when George died, had that been the case). Personally, Legacy Five has done their Cathedrals thing. They are established (7 years and counting), and have become their own group without having to rely on the nostalgia. Sure, they still do Cathedrals material, but they don't put at least two Cathedrals covers per disc.... Even Ernie and SSQ seem to have at least planted their feet firmly. Most of the younger crowd they are trying their hardest to appeal to have never heard of George Younce or the Cathedrals (for all they know, George was just Ernie's father-in-law). Ernie needs to take a hint from L5 and start building their own stuff more. Granted, Gerald and Mark have both been away from the Cathedrals long enough that neither need the nostalgic tribute anymore. Danny seems to do the most Cathedrals material of anyone anymore, but that's probably because he's not near as busy as the other guys and is simply doing the stuff that made him popular. Wow, I got turned around on that one pretty fast.... One has to wonder if the remainder of the Cathedrals ownership went to George solely when Glen died (which, I’m sure, would’ve gone to Ernie when George died, had that been the case).

Personally, Legacy Five has done their Cathedrals thing. They are established (7 years and counting), and have become their own group without having to rely on the nostalgia. Sure, they still do Cathedrals material, but they don’t put at least two Cathedrals covers per disc….

Even Ernie and SSQ seem to have at least planted their feet firmly. Most of the younger crowd they are trying their hardest to appeal to have never heard of George Younce or the Cathedrals (for all they know, George was just Ernie’s father-in-law). Ernie needs to take a hint from L5 and start building their own stuff more.

Granted, Gerald and Mark have both been away from the Cathedrals long enough that neither need the nostalgic tribute anymore. Danny seems to do the most Cathedrals material of anyone anymore, but that’s probably because he’s not near as busy as the other guys and is simply doing the stuff that made him popular.

Wow, I got turned around on that one pretty fast….

]]> By: Gus http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/10/the-missing-cathedral-tributes/#comment-5253 Gus Sun, 11 Feb 2007 02:35:33 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/10/the-missing-cathedral-tributes/#comment-5253 Cindy's comments were so tactful and gracious. I do appreciate class and she showed it. For myself, I am happy if L5 drops the Cats references. From my perspective, they have a heritage in the Cats but no legacy because they have abandoned the Cats' style. I yearn for Glenn's pure tones that always nailed the notes - instead of this "contemporary" slide-into-and-around-the-note style. And just because Roger is an owner doesn't make him a singer. Let EH&SS carry on the Cats legacy and let L5 drop the references. Cindy’s comments were so tactful and gracious. I do appreciate class and she showed it.

For myself, I am happy if L5 drops the Cats references. From my perspective, they have a heritage in the Cats but no legacy because they have abandoned the Cats’ style. I yearn for Glenn’s pure tones that always nailed the notes - instead of this “contemporary” slide-into-and-around-the-note style. And just because Roger is an owner doesn’t make him a singer. Let EH&SS carry on the Cats legacy and let L5 drop the references.

]]> By: Cindy http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/10/the-missing-cathedral-tributes/#comment-5237 Cindy Sat, 10 Feb 2007 17:23:39 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/10/the-missing-cathedral-tributes/#comment-5237 I don't receive the L5 newsletter but the MTT eletter DID refer to it as a "Cathedrals Remembered" concert. Also, the Currington Promotions website clearly says the name Cathedrals at the top. I am thinking that this is just a L5 thing then? Doesn't really matter to me. I already have my ticket and hotel room reserved. I am driving 12 hours to see them. I realize that every Cathedral fan has their favorite era and this is fine. We all have our likes and our dislikes. But I will say this...had Ernie been included, I would have thought twice or 3 or 4 times about driving so far for this special event. He just wasn't my cup of tea. Not trying to offend here by any means. My favorite era just happens to include Danny Funderburk and Gerald Wolfe so this is a wonderful opportunity to me. As old JD use to say, I can't wait! I don’t receive the L5 newsletter but the MTT eletter DID refer to it as a “Cathedrals Remembered” concert. Also, the Currington Promotions website clearly says the name Cathedrals at the top. I am thinking that this is just a L5 thing then? Doesn’t really matter to me. I already have my ticket and hotel room reserved. I am driving 12 hours to see them. I realize that every Cathedral fan has their favorite era and this is fine. We all have our likes and our dislikes. But I will say this…had Ernie been included, I would have thought twice or 3 or 4 times about driving so far for this special event. He just wasn’t my cup of tea. Not trying to offend here by any means. My favorite era just happens to include Danny Funderburk and Gerald Wolfe so this is a wonderful opportunity to me. As old JD use to say, I can’t wait!

]]> By: Marlin R. Taylor http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/10/the-missing-cathedral-tributes/#comment-5228 Marlin R. Taylor Sat, 10 Feb 2007 14:21:29 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/10/the-missing-cathedral-tributes/#comment-5228 The Cathedrals name and many of their musical recordings are owned/controlled by the estates of George Younce and Glen Payne - and they are protective, demonstrated by statement on George's website re use of pictures. And, they are represented by very nit-picky legal counsel in Nashville (which is not necessarily wrong). Whether it's use of pix on our website or featuring an entire Cathedrals recoring on the air, I at least pop off an E-mail asking OK - with the response always being "yes," but occasionally with some defining of limits. I would fully expect that if this weren't properly cleared, or commitments weren't being lived up to, there'd be a cease-and-desist. The Cathedrals name and many of their musical recordings are owned/controlled by the estates of George Younce and Glen Payne - and they are protective, demonstrated by statement on George’s website re use of pictures.

And, they are represented by very nit-picky legal counsel in Nashville (which is not necessarily wrong).

Whether it’s use of pix on our website or featuring an entire Cathedrals recoring on the air, I at least pop off an E-mail asking OK - with the response always being “yes,” but occasionally with some defining of limits.

I would fully expect that if this weren’t properly cleared, or commitments weren’t being lived up to, there’d be a cease-and-desist.

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