Foggy River Boys

Please note: Since the group has retired, there aren't any recordings left in stock. We get a lot of requests for albums, and although we're very flattered by the interest, unfortunatley, recordings are no longer stocked. Thank you.

The group was born in the tradition of the famous "Jordanaires" quartet of the of the Grand Ole Opry fame in the early '50's, and the have maintained that close harmony sound to the present day. Each of the members has a deep background in music which explains their quick rise to popularity. They paid their dues in the early years playing weddings, fox hunts, pie suppers and home-town celebrations of all kinds.

Joplin, Missouri, is where it all came together for the Foggy River Boys. In 1967, founders and original owners, Bob Hubbard, Denzel Koontz, John Shepherd, Dale Sullens and Bob Moskop, cast their lots together to form a musical sound and style that would put them in demand for appearances throughout the Midwest. From the beginning, they chose to become a "show" group featuring every kind of music from country to gospel, barbershop to popular. With just a piano and Wyan Sims, on guitar, this group was in demand.

Starting in 1971, the "Boys" became a part of the Branson music scene when the began performing in their own theatre in Kimberling City, Missouri. When the opportunity arrived in 1974, they relocated their show to Branson and opened the official... Foggy River Boys Theatre. For more than 23 years, the group entertained millions of Branson visitors and made countless fans, more affectionately considered friends! Although the faces on the stage changed through the years, the reputation as a "class act" was and is still synonymous with the group.

Retirement beckoned in 1993. After selling the theatre and bus, Bob, Denzel, Dale and John found themselves enjoying a well deserved retirement. It was nice after performing 23 years of eight o'clock shows every night to finally see and treasure an Ozark Mountain sunset.

Despite enjoying the fruits of retirement, the "Boys" found themselves pursuing interests beyond the stage. Several took on jobs outside the music business. However, after nearly 35 years of singing together, the Foggy River Boys couldn't resist the opportunity to continue to accept performance engagements now and then. Every now and then, you could find the group dusting off the old material and performing concerts around and beyond the state of Missouri.

Whether on-stage or off, the Foggy River Boys were true gentlemen. Staying true to their original mission of bringing a smile to a face and a song to a heart, Bob, Denzel, Dale, John, Carl, Jerry and Mike, were a positive and genuine slice of American life. The final performance of the Foggy River Boys was in July of 2002.

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