Dave's Top Eight

1. Jerry Reed...Revisited by Darrell Toney (reviewed 6/07) (5 Stars)
2. Sounds Like Sunday by Janet Paschal (reviewed 5/07) (5 Stars)
3. True To The Call by Kingdom Heirs (reviewed 3/07) (4 1/2 Stars)
4. Revival by Gold City (reviewed 10/06) (4 1/2 Stars)
5. Get Away Jordan by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (reviewed 2/07) (4 1/2 Stars)
6. Breakin' Chains by Three Bridges (reviewed 5/07) (4 1/2 Stars)
7. Big Sky by The Isaacs (reviewed 4/07)
8. Skywriting by Mercy's Well (reviewed 7/07)

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March 17, 2007

Roger Bennett Passes Away

Singing News is reporting that Roger Bennett passed away this morning. Click HERE for their report.

Roger Bennett was an immensely popular pianist during his years with the Cathedrals and Legacy Five. He had a tremendous wit even during his struggles with cancer. His name will be added to the Southern Gospel Hall Of Fame later this year.

I always thought Bennett was one of the most tasteful piano players in Southern Gospel. He knew how to add just the right amount of flash to a song to make it stand out. He had a good sense of flow. At NQC's Pianorama one year (when Anthony Burger was still the featured host), all the other players were wowing the crowd with flashy runs and bombastic tracks, Bennett went up when it was his turn and played a calm hymn.

The only time I ever had the opportunity to speak with Bennett briefly was at a Cathedrals Reunion concert at Furman University in Greenville, SC during the late 1990s. I bought his piano book and got him to autograph it. Come to think of it, that's the last time I got an autograph from an artist. I still use the piano book in church on a regular basis.

Of course, most everyone knows that Roger Bennett won a dozen or so Singing News Fan Awards in the Pianist category. His tenure with the Cathedrals coupled with his skill at the piano and outgoing nature both on and off the stage cemented his relationship with the fans.

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