The Inspirations He Broke The Chains 2001

[@michaelplummer395]

and Martin Cook tickling and banging the piano one of the great southern gospel pianist who deserved more recognition. Gaither should have devoted a special to them before he passed. He was a high school shop teacher who took four high schoolers in 1964 and created a legendary group

[@abigailvance413]

While sure Mike was somewhat just out of high school when he joined, he wasn't one of the original high schoolers =) He joined in '72, the Inspirations started in '64 - I believe Mike would've been 10 at the time.

[@blakeedmondson9573]

​@@abigailvance413 Did anyone say Mike was in the original group?

[@lonastilley9175]

I'm so glad Jesus broke the chains for me April 9th 1989 he saved my soul in a little Country Church and Rocky top Tennessee

[@timothysarris9742]

First heard the Inspirations many years ago. Super great singers of the Gospel of Christ Jesus!

[@kkkeller5531]

They are the very best!! Such Godly men & they look like real men!! Beautiful song Amen he sure did break the chains!! 🤗🙏🙌💖💖💖💖💖

[@joycemoore3499]

Wonderful music

[@michaelwright9829]

The only concert I've ever been to in 48 years was the inspirations when I was about 8 yrs old . They cane and sang at church here in Cleveland,Tn . We got a bumper sticker that said WE LOVE THE INSPIRATIONS and Big Mike Holcomb autographed it. They have been my favorite gospel group ever since ! God Bless you Men !

[@teresarn1965]

Mike Holcomb the BEST bass singer to EVER live!!! And easy on the eyes!!!

[@lincolnmarkivguy9899]

WOW, now that is GREAT singing. If that don't lite your fire, ya wood's wet.

[@SmutchyBritches]

My favorite group and wow...........look at that crowd!!

[@jcmonkey]

wonderful song....I have always loved this group....my fav is touring that city.

[@bigbossman7991]

It’ll NEVER get better than this!!

[@wandacampbell2376]

Best group ever

[@andrewposton396]

This may be the best lineup these guys ever had. Archie and Mike were legends, and Melton and Matt are extremely talented

[@justinallison5819]

i agree

[@phillippasteur3904]

I much preferred Eddie singing tenor.

[@tylershoemaker]

@@phillippasteur3904 Eddie never sang tenor.

[@wmden1]

@@phillippasteur3904 Archie Watkins was the tenor, from the first day, and this is him in this video. Eddie Deits sang baritone, after Jack Laws quit, for a while, in their early days. Melton Campbell is singing the baritone here.

[@wmden1]

Great song. So glad to see Roger Fortner with then this time.

[@evadniecrooks8873]

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[@truebluehead9587]

Fantastic!!!!!!!!!! 😁

[@thewritingpencels.7854]

HalleluYAH, He broke the chains!!!!

[@kylekozak3033]

AMEN!!!

[@estherjuden7388]

Where has good singing like this gone?

[@phillippasteur3904]

It's still around. In fact Southern Gospel is more popular today.

[@ronaldshank7589]

Unfortunately, a lot of groups go for more of a "Contemporary" sound, nowadays. I'm like you...I love the old-fashioned way of singing and praising God!

[@PaulGreen11]

I have to say, I was feelin' somethin'!

[@ronaldshank7589]

If I was to put together a Gospel Super-Group of Singers, it'd be easy. Michael T. Holcomb at Bass, Squire Parsons at Baritone, Arthur Rice at Lead, and Brian Free at Tenor. For the Background Musicians, since Anthony Burger has already passed away, I'd go with Garry "Taco" Jones at Piano, Tim Surratt at Bass Guitar, Dennis Murphy at Drums...and I'd definitely have to give some thought, as to who I'd choose to play Steel Guitar, Banjo, Regular Guitar, Dobro, Tambourine, and Harmonica. If he was still alive, I'd choose Ol' Beaver, Gary Dillard, but he passed away about 2-3 years ago (Rest his soul).

[@block111100]

Thank God he broke the chains

[@johntabler349]

Why we love em

[@michaelplummer395]

Martin Cooke and Howard Goodman best old time players

[@teresarn1965]

Love me some Mike Holcomb

[@lowluvver]

I have an Aunt who is a dead ringer for Archie Watkins.

[@eswayne2009]

Who were the young people on guitar and mandolin playing with Roger Fortner?

[@herecalico]

Emmett Wayne Members of The Jody Brown Indian Family.

[@grembar2863]

I'm sorry I can't find info on the extras in this song . Through the years the following played instruments for The Inspirations...:...Martin Cook ( Piano ) , Roger Fortner ( Lead Guitar ) , Dale Jones ( Steel Guitar ) , Myron Cook ( Upright Bass ) , Luke Vaught ( Steel Guitar ) , C. D. Burns ( Rhythm Guitar ) ...The extras here must have been musicians available in lieu of performers not having their own musicians . If I find out otherwise , I will post it . This is an awesome Team . I hate to see them gone now , but they will assuredly be singing in Glory , the songs holy angels can not sing . The Glory Of The Lord Shall Prevail.

[@wmden1]

@@grembar2863 Roger Fortner on the electric guitar. I don't know the rest.

[@waynebutler-nr4ge]

The pitch is way long

[@evadniecrooks8873]

Jamaigozp lie