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Tommy Ellison & The Singing Stars

Although Tommy “Mr. Superstar” Ellison is best known for his work with the Singing Stars, he was part of several other top quartets during gospel’s golden age. The passionate power of Ellison’s singing was unmistakable, and he contributed greatly to each of those groups.

Born September 15, 1932, in Salley, South Carolina, Tommy Ellison was raised by his grandparents and attended Smyrna Baptist Church in Springfield, South Carolina. It was in the Smyrna children’s choir that Ellison got his first experience singing sacred music for the public. He later migrated to Brooklyn, New York, where an uncle kindled the young Ellison’s interest in singing on a professional level.

During his career, Ellison sang background for Madame Edna Gallmon Cooke and teamed up briefly in the mid-1950s with the Harmonizing Four, the Sensational Nightingales and the Chosen Gospel Singers, where he joined other vocal legends Lou Rawls and Joe Hinton.

Ellison formed the Five Singing Stars in 1960 and the group recorded its first single for Bobby Robinson’s New Yo

Thomas Ellison

New Zealand rugby union player (c. 1867–1904)

For the mutineer on the Bounty, see Thomas Ellison (mutineer).

Rugby player

Thomas Rangiwahia Ellison (11 November 1867 – 2 October 1904), also known as Tamati Erihana, was a New Zealand rugby union player and lawyer. He led the first New Zealand representative rugby team organised by the New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU) on their 1893 tour of Australia. Ellison also played in the 1888–89 New Zealand Native football team on their epic 107-match tour, scoring 113 points, and 43 tries with the side.

Born in Ōtākou, Otago Heads, Ellison was educated at Te Aute College, where he was introduced to rugby. After moving to Wellington, Ellison played for the Poneke Football Club, and was selected to play for Wellington province. He was recruited into Joe Warbrick's privately organised Native football team in 1888, and continued to play for both Poneke and Wellington on his return from that tour. In 1892, he started to refine and popularise the wing-forward system of play, which was a vital elemen

Tommy Ellison Vinyl Records & Discography

Who is Tommy Ellison? A Brief Career Overview

Tommy Ellison, affectionately known as "Mr. Superstar," is a celebrated figure in the contemporary gospel genre, renowned for his powerful vocals and the profound impact he made as a singer and songwriter. As the frontman of the iconic group Tommy Ellison & The Singing Stars, he played a pivotal role in the golden age of gospel music, enchanting audiences with his soulful sound and lyrical devotion. Ellison's music transcends mere entertainment; it shares powerful narratives of faith and perseverance, resonating deeply within the soul of the gospel tradition.

His connection to vinyl culture is notable, as many of his recordings have been cherished by vinyl collectors over the decades. With a discography that showcases both his talent and the rich heritage of gospel music, Tommy Ellison's legacy continues to inspire both current fans and new generations of artists, adding a timeless quality to his work that is celebrated within the vinyl community.

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