The King's Singers
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| File:Gallery 04 pic6.jpg Clockwise from upper left: Christopher Gabbitas, Phillip Lawson, Stephen Connolly, Paul Phoenix, David Hurley, Robin Tyson | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Cambridge, England |
| Years active | 1968 – Present |
| Members | David Hurley Robin Tyson Paul Phoenix Phillip Lawson Christopher Gabbitas Stephen Connolly |
The King's Singers is a group of singers, known for their skill in a cappella song. Their name recalls King's College in Cambridge, England, where the group was formed by six choral scholars in 1968. Although their popularity peaked in the 1970s, with a lineup of:
- Nigel Perrin (countertenor)
- Alastair Hume (countertenor)
- Alastair Thompson (tenor)
- Anthony Holt (baritone)
- Simon Carrington (baritone)
- Brian Kay (bass)
they remain one of the best-known a cappella groups ever.[citation needed] They travel worldwide for their performances, but are mostly heard in Europe and the USA.
The group consists of six singers in total, with their membership changing over the years. The current ensemble is composed of:
- David Hurley (countertenor)
- Robin Tyson (countertenor)
- Paul Phoenix (tenor)
- Philip Lawson (baritone)
- Christopher Gabbitas (baritone)
- Stephen Connolly (bass)
Although the King's Singers are almost exclusively a cappella in their live performances, they sometimes use one or two musical instruments to provide minimal accompaniment in their studio recordings.
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