Spotlight: Group History: LEGACY FIVE
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:
A SHORT HISTORY OF LEGACY FIVE
Legacy Five (sometimes styled as Legacy 5 or L5) was formed by Scott Fowler and Roger Bennett shortly after the great Cathedral Quartet retired in December of 1999. Fowler had served as baritone for the Cathedrals since 1990 and Bennett served as pianist for two tenures (1979-1986) and 1989 until the group's retirement. The original lineup consisted of Scott Fowler (Lead), Roger Bennett (Pianist, Fifth vocalist), Josh Cobb (Tenor) , Scott Howard (Baritone), and Glenn Dustin (Bass). The group saw great success in its early years with their first album release, Strong In The Strength. The group's first Top 10 hit, I Stand Redeemed, featured young tenor Josh Cobb. Cobb won the Horizon Award in 2000 at the Singing News Fan Awards, but left the group shortly after. He was replaced by tenor Tony Jarman, who remained with the group until 2004. During his tenure, the group recording one of their greatest hits "I Found Grace" which topped the charts in September 2003. Frank Seamans joined in 2004 and during his tenure the group continued to record chart topping hits such as "Strike Up The Band," "I've Been Changed," "Hello After Goodbye," and "Just Stand." Seamans left the group in 2009 and was replaced by fromer LeFevre Quartet tenor Gus Gaches. Gaches remains with the group today and is one of the best tenor vocalists on the road currently in my opinion.
Roger Bennett battled Leukemia for most of his tenure with the group. In 2006, Tim Parton served as temporary pianist while Bennett was too ill to perform. Bennett passed away on March 17, 2007 and will always be remembered for his strong faith and his happy and outgoing personality. Tim Parton was then named the group's official pianist and also supplied a fifth vocal part like his predecessor. Parton stayed with the group until 2011 and can now be seen with the newly formed Jim Brady Trio as of January 2015. Young pianist Trey Ivey joined the quartet in 2011 and continues to delight and impress audiences all over the world with his masterful skills.
Glenn Dustin's subwoofer rumbling voice quickly became a fan favorite and anchored L5's sound until late 2012 when he came off the road. Dustin won the Singing New Award for Favorite Bass in both 2004 and 2007. He had many standout features during his tenure, but perhaps his most requested and singature song was "I've Been Changed", which expresses the testimony of someone coming to Christ after years of living in sin. Dustin delivers the lyric beautifully. He was replaced by Matt Fouch from Soul'd Out Quartet. Fouch has fit right in with the group and provides the deep and smooth anchor for the group's dynamic sound.
Scott Howard has served as the baritone and resident funny man of the group and continues to deliver moving performances. His warm baritone voice has become a mainstay in Southern Gospel and has had many standout features over the years.
Legacy Five shows no sign of slowing down as they continue to release quality records and chart topping songs such as "Ask Me Why," "Living in The Palace," and the most recent single "He Is To Me." They perform for sold out crowds all over the nation and most importantly praise God and spread the Good News to the world.
Also, you MUST pick up a copy of their latest record "Great Day" which Scott Fowler proclaimed as his personal all time favorite L5 recording.
Check out Legacy Five for tour dates and info at their website: http://legacyfive.com/