Jake Hess Dies At 76
Jake, whose career spanned more than 60 years, was one of Elvis Presley's favorite gospel singers, leader of the Statesmen Quartet and with the Imperials backed Elvis on his Grammy-winning gospel album "How Great Thou Art". Jake Hess performed "Known Only To Him" on Elvis' funeral.
As a teen, Elvis Presley was a regular at Statesmen concerts. When Elvis Presley died in 1977, Jake Hess sang at his funeral, as he had at the funeral of country legend Hank Williams in 1953.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday (Jan. 7) in Columbus, Ga.
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Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD
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Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD Video with Sound.
