Our Story
Thirty-four men have been a part of the King’s Heralds since its founding in 1927. They’ve recorded over 100 albums in thirty different languages in a variety of musical styles, making them a favorite with audiences of all ages. The rich blend, harmony and balance of their a cappella style has been enjoyed not only the United States, but also in over 50 countries including the islands of the Caribbean, all of Latin America, the South Pacific, Australia, Asia and Africa. Their audiences have included heads of state, governors, ambassadors and other dignitaries.
The quartet sang at the First Invitational Symposium on the Christian Church in China, sponsored by the US/China Education Foundation. This gave them the distinction of being the first Christian gospel group from the West to tour
the Peoples Republic of China since 1949. Another notable event was when The King’s Heralds, along with the Spanish Christian Radio Broadcast La Voz de la Esperanza, presented 19 concerts in the Republic of Cuba.
Closer to home, the King’s Heralds have shared their music with thousands, including the Christian Booksellers Association, the National Association of Religious Broadcasters, the Protestant Health and Welfare Association, the Greater Pittsburgh Charismatic Conference and the Baptist World Alliance. The King’s Heralds have been regular guests on “Praise the Lord” on the Trinity Broadcasting Network and on the “It Is Written Telecast”. They were also part of a Christmas special that aired on the ABC television network. In addition to maintaining an extensive touring schedule, the group also shares their musical talents with patients and their families through a hospital ministry and have witnessed to hardened inmates with a prison ministry.
The King’s Heralds have received twenty-three Silver Angel Awards© for “Excellence in Media”, including six for “Best Male Vocal Group”, fourteen for “Best Album” and a “Best International Broadcast” award for their own radio program, “Sounds of Praise”. The group also received a “Gold” Angel Award© for being the oldest continuous Gospel Quartet in America.
Don Scroggs
Born in South Bend, Indiana, and majored in music at Andrews University in Michigan and Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, Texas. While a student in Texas, Don was a first-place winner in the annual Texas Voice Teachers singing competition. He joined the quartet in 1983.
Jeff Pearles
Jeff says that one goal for the quartet’s future is to broaden the scope of the Herald’s ministry by using his experience to establish a presence in the Southern Gospel community. Jeff brings an added dimension to our ministry, not only vocally with the richness of his voice, but also with his enthusiasm to serve our Savior, Jesus.
JR Rosa
Since 2022 he as brought a powerful voice to the group as 2nd Tenor and has now transitioned to Baritone.
Bruce Hehn
From Lincoln, NE. Bruce and his wife, Beth, currently reside in Dalton, GA. He will be blessing us with his beautiful voice as our new 2nd tenor.
Past Members
Baritone:
Wesley Crane (1927-1943)
Wayne Hooper (1944-1947), (1949-1962)
Richard Lange (1947-1948)
Jerry Dill (1948-1949)
Jack Veazey (1962-1997)
Steve Laing (1997-2002)
Russell Hospedales (2002–2018)
John Watkins (2018-2024)
JR Rosa (2024-present)
First Tenor:
Louis Crane (1927-1939)
Bob Johnson (1939-1941)
George Casebeer (1941-1944)
Ben Glanzer (1944-1947)
Frank Dietrich (1947)
Elwyn Ardourel (1949)
Robert (Bob) E. Edwards (1949-1971)
John Ramsey (1971-1983)
Don Scroggs (1983-present)
Bass:
Ray Turner (1927-1947)
Jerry Dill (1947-1948), (1949-1962)
Joe Melashenko (1948-1949)
Jim McClintock (1962-1977)
Jim Ayars (1977-2005)
Jeff Pearles (2005-present)
Second Tenor:
Waldo Crane (1927-1939)
Vernon Stewart (1939-1940)
Ralph Simpson (1940-1941)
Bob Seamount (1941-1948), (1949-1961)
Frank Dietrich (1948)
John Thurber (1961-1967)
Jerry Patton (1967-2004)
Gerald Fuentes (2004)
Joel Borg (2004–2013)
Jared Otto (2013–2017)
Ben Jenkins (2017–2018)
Mark Ringwelski (2018-2022)
Joseph Smith (2022)
JR Rosa (2022-2024)
Bruce Hehn (2024-present)