The Imperials

The Imperials
Left to right: Evans, Smith, Will, and Morales
Left to right: Evans, Smith, Will, and Morales
Background information
Also known asJake Hess and the Imperials, The Classic Imperials
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Years active1964–present
Labels
Members
Past members
  • Jake Hess
  • Gary McSpadden
  • Terry Blackwood
  • Jim Murray
  • Joe Moscheo
  • Henry Slaughter
  • Sherrill Nielsen
  • Pam Morales-Dietz
  • Armond Morales
  • David Will
  • Roger Wiles
  • Danny Ward
  • Russ Taff
  • Jason Beddoe
  • Jonathan Pierce
  • Greg Gordon
  • Sherman Andrus
  • Larry Gatlin
  • Shannon Smith
  • Danny Ward
  • Jimmie Lee Sloas
  • David Robertson
  • Jason Beddoe
  • Mark Addock
  • Brian Comeaux
  • Bill Morris
  • Steven Ferguson
  • Jeff Walker
  • Steve Shapiro
  • Barry Weeks
  • Peter Pankratz
  • Jeremie Hudson
  • Jason Hallcox
  • Jason Morales
  • Richie Crook
  • Shannon Smith
  • Ian Owens
  • Scott Allen
  • Perry Jones
  • Robbie Hiner
  • Lonnie Ott
  • Michael Schlee
Websitetheclassicimperials.com

The Imperials is an American Christian music group that has been active for over 55 years. Originating as a southern gospel quartet, the innovative group would become pioneers of contemporary Christian music in the 1960s. There have been many changes for the band in membership and musical styles over the years. They would go on to win four Grammys, 15 Dove Awards, and be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.