Les Beasley

Les Beasley
Beasley with David L. Cook
Beasley with David L. Cook
Background information
Born(1928-08-16)August 16, 1928
Crockett, Texas, U.S.
DiedNovember 17, 2018(2018-11-17) (aged 90)
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
GenresSouthern gospel, Christian
Occupation(s)Singer, Guitarist, Manager
Instrument(s)Vocals, Bass Guitar
Years active1953–2018

Les Beasley (August 16, 1928 – November 17, 2018) [1] was an American Southern Gospel musician. From 1953 to 2007 he was the lead singer, bass guitarist, and manager for the Florida Boys. He was considered to be one of the pioneers of Gospel Music TV.[2]

  1. ^ Liverett, David (2005). This Is My Story: 146 of the World's Greatest Gospel Singers. Thomas Nelson, Inc. ISBN 1-4185-0607-9. P. 9.
  2. ^ "SGMA Hall of Fame and Museum - 1997 Inductees". Sgma.org. Retrieved 13 October 2018.