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American contemporary Christian music group

This article is about the contemporary Christian music group.

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For the R&B/doo-wop group, see Little Anthony and the Imperials.

The Imperials is an American contemporary Christian music group that has been active for over 60 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.

Group history

Jake Hess and the Imperials

The band had its genesis when long-time Statesmen Quartet member Jake Hess retired from that group on December 7, 1963.^[1] Hess wanted to start a new group recognized as "king" of the Southern gospel field and thought the "Imperials" would be a good moniker.

After getting the go-ahead from Marion