James "Big Chief" Wetherington - Part 3 of 3 - Statesmen Quartet Interview - Gospel Music History

On the Couch With Fouch featuring Diana Helton, Part 3 of 3.
For the first time I sat down with a child of a popular artist in gospel music history. One of the most popular groups in gospel music was the Statesmen. So many people remember Hovie Lister and his amazing quartet. They were innovators and were truly stars! For over two decades the bass singer for that group was James "Big Chief" Wetherington. In this episode I get the opportunity to sit down with Diana Helton, Chief's daughter. She shares stories about Chief and the Statesmen. She also shows me several memorabilia pieces that are in her home. You'll love this piece of gospel music history. This interview was so long that I had to break it down into 3 parts. Here is part 3.
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[@PAULOBASS77]

My God! I was thrilled to see these relics. I love the Big Chief story. RIP James Big Chief Wetherington. ♪

[@MattFouch]

Isn’t it a great 3 part series. Did you catch all 3 interview segments?

[@PAULOBASS77]

@@MattFouch I followed the last interview. I found it very interesting. I loved it so much! Congratulations! ♪

[@rewincwulff6388]

Thanks for the Elvis story! What a wonderful memory!

[@kathyhall5073]

Loved all three parts!!! Really hope there’s more coming like this!!!

[@RaleyCreativeTravel]

Analog mics I assume since it was before digital.

[@dilnecarvalho6675]

She is james douther?