George Younce was born on Febuary 22, 1930, in Patterson, North Carolina. He sang bass for the Homeland Harmony Quartet, The Weatherfords, and The Florida Boys. And, for 8 years, beginning December 31st, 1956, he sang bass for The Blue Ridge Quartet.
He can be heard on 10 Blue Ridge LP's - The Blue Ridge Quartet (Bibletone 3503, Canaan 4605), He's Life (Sing 452), He Bought My Soul (Skylite 5975), Hide Me Rock Of Ages (Skylite 5981), On The Wings Of A Dove (Sing 453), Our Best To You (Sing 454), A Session With The Blue Ridge (Sing 455), By His Hand (Sing 456), Passing Thru (Sing 457), and Rose Covered Lane (Sing 458).
In 1964, Burl Strevel returned from his stint with the Sunshine Boys, and George left to become a member of the Cathedrals.
He is best remembered for his 35 years with them, and was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1998, and The Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1999. George Younce passed away on April 11, 2005.
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