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GVB Associate Gary McSpadden (1943-2020)
posted by QuitePleasantSTAFFMOD on April 15, 2020 at 9:29 PM
Gary McSpadden hasn't his own TMDb page yet, but he's been entertaining for more than 60 years, many of which on television in association with Gaither Vocal Band (of which, for example, Marshall has also performed as a valuable member)....
Gary McSpadden
- Born - January 26, 1943 - Mangum, Oklahoma U.S.
- Passed - April 15, 2020 (aged 77) - Tulsa, Oklahoma U.S.
- Occupation(s) - Singer, songwriter, record producer, pastor
Years active - 1950s–present
"Gary McSpadden (January 26, 1943 – April 15, 2020) was an American pastor, singer, songwriter, producer, television host and motivational speaker. He had musical roots in quartet music and Southern gospel with The Statesmen, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Imperials, The Bill Gaither Trio, and The Gaither Vocal Band."
My condolences 
Thank you, Gary, for many jobs well done!
Reply by tmdb24547891
on April 15, 2020 at 11:15 PM
the guy rightfully deserves a place on the database, freelance biography writer
Reply by genplant29
on April 16, 2020 at 10:21 AM
RIP.
I'm not familiar with Mr. McSpadden, but noticed this In Memoriam thread, created a TMDb profile page for him, added a re-directing RIP thread to it, and it directs to here.
Reply by QuitePleasant
on April 16, 2020 at 10:24 PM
Thank you both.
And also for continuing the great work on ironing out complicated details.
There's plenty of talent on those old Gaither Vocal Band Homecoming programs (which are often rerun out of sequence), and these contain plenty of guest recording artists, participating in a variety of turns.
(Far too many among the gathering have long gone before us, but their inspirational performances refreshingly remain with the series.)
Reply by genplant29
on April 16, 2020 at 11:46 PM
I bet anything that I no doubt saw Mr. McSpadden sing or/and host decades back, when he appeared on The PTL Club, as my late mom used to watch that daily, I'd often stop and catch bits and pieces of shows, so easily could have seen/heard him at some point(s). Jim and Tammy were the only people I ever knew the names of on there though.
Reply by QuitePleasant
on April 17, 2020 at 12:33 PM
Yes, although I've often noticed him on various programs, I neither could have placed Gary with memories of "PTL" probably because once Tammy Faye became its major draw (immediately?), most of the rest of the others sort of blended into the woodwork -- or, perhaps into the pipe organ peddles (although I seem to recall the backup singer who would twirly her pony tail, notably on Tammy Faye's signature hit "We're Blest").
But then there was the ever-fun-loving, enjoyable Uncle Henry (who sort of served as the Bakkers' Ed McMahon), of whom guests and viewers via mail would often ask, "Hey, whose uncle is Henry anyway?"
And then Tammy Faye would invariably laugh off such silly questions with, "Uncle Henry is everybody's uncle!" (then turning toward Uncle Henry to ask, "Aren't you, Uncle Henry?")
Also at times, they'd have their two children on, as well, sort of sitting there silently, while looking into the camera as if to wonder, 'Like, isn't that thing out of film yet?' or maybe 'How long is that audience going to outstay its welcome?'
Often the times i would burn the midnight oil to allow poor Tammy Faye to brighten the day.
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