FLORIDA BOYS ANNOUNCE RETIREMENT AFTER 60 YEARS!

PENSACOLA, FL(Singing News) - Les Beasley, general manager of the legendary Florida Boys Quartet has informed Singing News that the ownership of the Quartet - Les, Glen and Derrell - have decided to personally retire, and to also retire the Florida Boys Quartet during this, their 60th anniversary year.

Les, Glen and Derrell have each performed with the Florida Boys for over 50 years. Les told me, "We are all in our seventies and we just feel it's time to slow down, stay home and spend time with our loved ones."

The Florida Boys received national acclaim as host of the famous "Gospel Singing Jubilee" television program during the 60's and 70's and served as a benchmark for traditional Southern Gospel quartets.

The Florida Boys retired in the month of July. Singing News presented a multi-page feature on the incomparable 60-year career of this Southern Gospel singing treasure in their August issue.