The Soul Stirrers: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1989

Their career in links.

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-soul-stirrers/bio/

Official Site:
http://soulstirrers.com/

The Soul Stirrers created “Quartet” Gospel, which eventually led to Doo Wop, Soul, and Motown.

They formed in 1935. In 1950, Sam Cooke joined the band. He left in 1957.

Lord, Remember Me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ij3HxwmtdQ

Wonderful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjtcOh4hmyE

Stand By Me Father:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioYx-ZgM4Ps

Ben E. King turned “Stand By Me Father” into “Stand By Me.”

The band’s biggest hit:

Jesus Gave Me Water (1951):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slFSzUzI8c8