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Kingsmen Reunion Hello Everyone! I know it has been a while since I have wrote but sometimes it's just hard to find the time. I will share some things later on that I will write about but for now I am going to share my thoughts on Monday night’s 50th year reunion with the Kingsmen. It was a thrill to see some of my hero's that I grew up listening to walk across the stage in Chattanooga. Johnny Parrack, Little Ernie Phillips, Gary Sheppard, Wayne Maynard, Big Ed Crawford, Squire Parsons, Mark Tramell, Tim Surrett and the "Dean" of bass singers Ray Dean Reese just to name a few. I enjoyed every minute of that day and on through the night. Catching up with fellow group members that I traveled with like Randy Miller, Brian Hutson, Andrew Ishee, Nick Succi and Randy Crawford. I had a blast! Most of the members were there in full force that evening. I was in awe of the talent that these great quartet men had then and still have today. One of my favorite performances was Gary Sheppard's songs "He's All I Need" and my personal favorite "The Judgment". I also thought that my buddy Chris Collins did an outstanding job on "Little Is Much". It was an honor to be back on stage with the Kingsmen. The songs I sang were "Joy's Gonna Come In The Morning", "Never Been This Homesick Before", "Come And See The Rising Son" and "Justified". During the break and after the concert, I was able to make my way to the front and visit with some of my friends that came out and I would like to say a special hello and thank you to all of them who came. I can't name all of the names but you know who you are! LOL!!! Some other folks that I saw behind the stage were Nick Tramell, Libby and Tracy Stuffle of the Perry's was on hand as well as Carol Woodard of the McKameys. I saw my friend and Florida Boys lead singer extraordinaire Josh Garner and his wife at the Kingsmen table. I think he might have been taking some merchandise but I'm not sure Ha Ha! I also saw Eric Phillips and Dustin Sweatman and his wife. Paul and Joyce Sanders were in attendance as well. Paul sings with the Blackwood Quartet and Joyce is with the Martin's. I am sure their were more industry people their that night but I can't remember everyone! This was a very special night for all who attended and gave their support to a group that has had a lot of success over the past 50 years but have also changed, touched and influenced the lives of many people who they have sang to and those who have been apart of the Kingsmen at one time or another. I am posting a few of my pictures of that night in the Photo section of the site. Enjoy! Until Next Time..... Jerry 
Comments about "Kingsmen Reunion"
I'll have you know I was not taking merchandise from the Kingsmen's table. It was being handed to me thank you very much.
 Great job by the way. What an incredible experience! Where were you anyway? And don't tell me you were out talkin' to the people. I saw those BBQ stains on your jacket.
The Kingsmen are my favorite group of all time! I wanted to be there that night but I couldnt make it. Thanks for posting the pictures Jerry!
Long live the mighty Kingsmen!!!!
Nathan Markee is a great song-writer. He goes to my Church at Bible Holiness in Elkton Virginia, and God has just givin him a great talent. He can can write a song at the drop of a hat. God has blessed him and yall have done a great job with his song I Can Pray.Keep up the good work
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