The Imperials
- Jake Hess
- Jim Murray
- Gary McSpadden
- Arnold Morales
- Terry Blackwood
- Joe Moscheo
- Sherrill Nielsen

Jake Hess founded The Imperials in 1964.

Armond Morales became the leader of The Imperials following Jack Hess' departure. The Imperials quickly became the biggest group on the Gospel music landscape, never shying from trying new things vocally or expanding their musical boundaries.