Sonny James And The Southern Gentlemen

The Southern Gentlemen personnel: 1950's Dude Kahn Harland Powell & Gene Stewart Early 60's Milo Liggett – Lin Bown - Sonny – Duane West – Gary Robble. This close-knit group was like family. They respected each other’s talents and their voices blended perfectly with James’s. Stars in their own right, they relinquished some of the spotlight to showcase Sonny at his best. The Parsons would immediately become The Southern Gentlemen after meeting Sonny at the Grand Ole Opry in 1964. This group of extraordinary harmonies had replaced The Jordanaires as the staff backup vocal group on the Opry earlier that year and were performing as The Chordsmen. 1960's - Early '70s Lin Bown & Gary Robble Milo Liggett – Gary Robble- Sonny – Duane West – Glenn Huggins. 1970's Milo Liggett – Wayne White – Sonny – Jack Galloway – Lonnie Webb – Harland Powell. 1970's & 80's Jack Galloway & Gary Timbs They were popular with audiences & provided great energy to many of Sonny's performances. Jack is now a full time Minister. Gary is recording in the gospel field. Roger Hicks & Jack Hicks. Ricky Burch Roy Barbee - Not only was he a key member of the Southern Gentleman but he was Sonny’s business and road manager during the later years of touring. Roy Barbee – Sonny – Virgil True – Dennis White – Kevin Anderson – Michael Cochran. Tom Wilkerson - Known as an excellent drummer he also has enjoyed great success as a record producer. A friend of many on music row he remains very active today in the music business.