The Imperials

The Imperials have been making music since 1964 and have in that time undergone many personnel and stylistic changes before returning to the gospel songs that originally made them popular. As of the mid-'90s, Armond Morales is the only charter member of the Imperials; he and Jake Hess founded the quintet. Over the years, 18 different singers have come and gone, including such legends as Russ Taff, Paul Smith, and Gary McSpadden.

Discography

• Jake Hess & The Imperials (1964)
• Introducing The Illustrious Imperials (1964)
• Fireside Hymns (1964)
• Blends & Rhythms (1964)
• Talent Times Five (1965)
• Slaughter Writes - Imperials Sing (1965)
• Happy Sounds of The Imperials (1965)
• He Was a Preachin Man (1965)
• Slightly Regal (1965)
• Sing Their Favorite Hymns (1966)
• Sing Inspirational Classics (1966)
• To Sing is the Thing (1966)
• New Dimensions (1966)
• Now (1968)
• Love Is the Thing (1969)
• Gospel's Alive and Well (1970)
• Time to Get it Together (1970)
• The Imperials (1972)
• The Imerials LIVE "1968 - 1972" (1973)
• Follow the Man with the Music (1974)
• No Shortage (1975)
• Just Because (1976)
• (Never Released) (1977)
• Sail On (1977)
• LIVE (1978)
• Heed The Call (1979)
• One More Song for You (1979)
• Priority (1980)
• Christmas with The Imperials (1980)
• Stand By the Power (1982)
• Side By Side (1983)
• Sing The Classics (1984)
• Let the Wind Blow (1985)
• This Year's Model (1987)
• Free the Fire (1988)
• Love's Still Changing Hearts (1990)
• Big God (1991)
• Masters of Gospel (1992)
• Stir it Up (1992)
• 'Til He Comes (1995)
• It's Still the Cross (1997)
• Songs of Christmas (1998)
• Gospel Music Hall of Fame (1998)
• I Was Made for This (2002)
• The Gospel Side of Elvis (2003)