Who is Jake Hess?

Who is Jake Hess?

An old friend J.D. Sumner stated, Jake Hess took gospel music from the dirt road, paved it, and broadened it into a four-lane highway by forming sevearal groups and launching his solo career. He studied harmony at the Stamps-Baxter school, sang with his brothers and organized vocal groups around northern Alabama.

Did Jake Hess sing with Elvis Presley?

With Elvis Presley. Jake Hess was an idol of Presley, was a major influence, and sang at Elvis’s funeral. Hess also sang backup on several albums that were recorded by Elvis.

Why did Jake Hess leave the Imperials?

Elvis has been quoted as noting Hess as his favorite singer. Hess left the Imperials in 1967 due to health problems. Hess also sang with his children, Becky and Chris, in a group he named “The Jake Hess Sound”.

How old was Jim Hess when he started his singing career?

Hess’ career started at the age of 16, when he joined the popular John Daniel Quartet in 1943, making his recorded debut on “Just a Prayer Away”. (He had previously sung with Louie Auten and the Tennessee Valley Boys.) After that, he sang with three of his brothers as the Hess Brothers Quartet.