Russ Taff (born November 11, 1953) is an American gospel
singer who is originally from Farmersville, California. His
contemporary Christian music is pop-rock, often with
traditional Southern Gospel influences, and on his 1995
album, a contemporary country music bent. His initial work
was as the lead singer for The Imperials. One of his
best-known performances is the song "Praise The Lord". He
has also been a member of the Gaither Vocal Band, and toured
with Bill Gaither in the Homecoming series. Russ Taff as a
soloist, is known for the 1980s anthem "We Will Stand".
Russ Taff was the fourth of five sons born to a Pentecostal
preacher father and a gospel music loving mother. He learned
early on that when he sang, people sat up and responded with
feeling. His trademark rich, emotion-drenched vocals were
formed in that fertile environment. After moving to Arkansas
in his teens, Taff began his singing career by forming a
local band called Sounds of Joy, before being invited to
join the legendary group The Imperials. As the lead vocalist
with The Imperials, he toured extensively and recorded a
number of award-winning albums. Leaving to pursue a solo
career, Taff gained further industry prominence by releasing
a series of innovative works that simultaneously delved into
his musical heritage while pushing the boundaries of
contemporary Christian music.
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