1930 - 2017
Ben Speer American Singer
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Details
| Birthday |
23rd June, 1930
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| Birthplace |
Double Springs, AL
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| Died |
7th April, 2017
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| Place of Death |
Nashville, TN
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| Buried |
Woodlawn Cemetery, Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, pianist, producer and publisher of Southern Gospel music
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Southern Gospel
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Piano
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| Associated Acts |
Speer Family, Gaither Homecoming Series
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Ben Lacy Speer (June 26, 1930 – April 7, 2017) was a singer, musician, music publisher, and record company executive. He sang for The Speer Family for most of his career. Speer later became the music director of the Gaither Homecoming programs. He was born in Double Springs, Alabama, the youngest child of Lena and G.T. Speer (affectionately known as "Mom" and "Dad" Speer to most people in Southern gospel music), who originally led the group, with Speer's siblings Brock Speer, Mary Tom Speer, and Rosa Nell Speer also participating. He died on April 7, 2017 after suffering from Alzheimer's Disease.
