Friday, February 5, 2016

The Creation Of Hinsons The Lighthouse

By Charles Lewis


This is a band that consists of four people. They are actually siblings. Three Brothers and a sister. They become prominent because of the many awards they receive for being the Southern Gospel Group. They were discovered in the year 1967 when they are hired to sing for a revival services at a small church.

After that, they receive several offers and most in demand group in town. They sang in different churches. They focus on gospel music. And never stop writing songs. One of the is very talented and can write songs. They all have the great voices, but they have a lead singer. The other brother. And the rest is his back up. What is good in this group Hinsons the Lighthouse is that they never fight. They are united and never put the others down.

As time goes by, they changed it to The Hinsons. That is their name now. One of them wrote the song to tell the story of their group. During rehearsal, one of their member keeps going to the toilet because he is not feeling well. The title of this song is the Lighthouse. This was initially recorded by The Goodmans. And then they do.

This particular song becomes an instant hit in the music industry. Many people like the song and have been singing it anywhere. And sang in church as their greatest hits. And their popularity continues and they have record breaking sales because of that.

Along with their popularity as recorded singers, they requested to co host a television show called Gospel Singing Jubilee. The show lasted for several years. From 1973 to 1980. It continues to get high ratings and continue giving a great entertainment to everyone.

Before that, in the year 1970, the recorded albums has sold thousands and they are known around the world not just in their own country. They receive praises and for being their golden voices and amazing characters. They have created a lot of albums during this time. And the following year.

In the year 1988, something happened. The siblings focused on different careers. The group was dissolve. One member of the group request a producer if they can have a reunion and perform on stage again together. They were granted and people are very happy which are their fans. They have performed in several places.

The tour was cut short, because one member that was considered the lead singer, was diagnosed with cancer. He has a kidney. On the same year of 1995, several months later, he died at the age of 41. Their awards and achievements have been recognized by the music industry. And they were given honor. They receive the Dove Award and Singing News Fan Awards for winning the best favorite group.

After that sad incident, they do not perform together anymore. But their one brother, continue writing songs related to the gospels. He become a renowned songwriter, producer and continues to perform on stage. The one who died was voted Artist of the Decade and recognized by Gospel Music Association in 2004.




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