Beat Up Bible: A Spotlight on
The Down East Boys
By Justin Gilmore “We need more beat-up Bibles.”
such a powerful voice for such a little guy.
This statement is the focus of the hit single by Southern gospel favorite the Down East Boys. The powerhouse quartet has delighted audiences for over 30 years with songs of hope and faith.
“Our newest member is Zac Barham. He sings the bass, and joined the group in January of this year. At 30 years old, he already possesses vocal prowess beyond his years,” concludes Pittman.
With hits including “Beautiful Valley,” the group garnered great success including being named Horizon Group of the Year in 1990. Ricky Carden joined the quartet in 1990 and in 1994 became the owner and manager.
Each of these men are dedicated to the group’s mission “to share the love of Jesus Christ through His Word in music.”
Carden is also celebrating over 25 years in full time Southern gospel music.
These talented vocalists are inspired by many of the genre’s legendary pioneers. Pittman states, “David Phelps is one of my favorite singers. He had a huge influence on my early singing career.
Group member Doug Pittman explains, “I sing the tenor part. Our lead singer/manager/owner is Ricky Carden. He joined the group in 1990 and became owner in 1994. “With the Down East Boys, if you were to walk onto He is a veteran singer and a great leader. the bus at any given time, you would eventually hear the classic Cathedrals Quartet. George and Glen were “Baritone singer Daryl Pascal is celebrating 11 years masters of their craft and heroes of the faith. They, with the group this year,” Pittman continues. “People along with the Hinsons, the Goodmans, and many othfrequently comment on his stature saying that he has ers have paved the way and left a legacy that we strive
