Imperials

Contemporary gospel group founded in 1964, consisting of a rotating roster.
From 1968 to 1974 the group sang back-up for Jimmy Dean on his road shows along with Elvis Presley from 1969-1971.

Members included: Armond Morales, Jake Hess, Gary McSpadden, Sherrill Nielson, Henry Slaughter, Jim Murray, Joe Moscheo, Terry Blackwood, Roger Wiles, Greg Gordon, Sherman Andrus, Russ Taff, David Will, Paul Smith, Ron Hemby, Jimmie Lee Sloas, David Robertson, Jonathan Pierce, Pam Morales, Jeff Walker, Steve Ferguson, Steve Shapiro, and Barry Weeks.

Armond Morales, David Robertson (6), David Will (2), Gary McSpadden, Greg Gordon (2), Jake Hess, Jim Murray (2), Jimmie Lee Sloas, Joe Moscheo, Paul Charles Smith, Paul Smith (22), Rick Evans (5), Robbie Hiner, Roger Wiles (2), Ron Hemby, Russ Taff, Sherman Andrus, Sherrill Nielsen, Terry Blackwood

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