George Thomas Speer (1891-1966)
Also credited as George T Speer and G T Speer
Biography
George Thomas "Dad" Speer was a Southern Gospel pioneer. He was the patriarch of the Speer Family, a prolific songwriter, and a music teacher who influenced generations of Southern Gospel singers. Mr. Speer was among the initial inductees into both the GMA Hall Of Fame and the SGMA Hall Of Fame.
Awards
GMA Hall Of Fame (1971)
SGMA Hall Of Fame (1997)
Songwriter's Résumé
(Partial List)
Daniel Prayed
Happy Singing Band
He Is Mine And I Am His
Heaven's Jubilee
I'm Gonna Take A Ride
I Never Shall Forget The Day
I Want To Be Ready To Meet Him
Oh It Thrills Me
Oh The Glory Did Roll
Sing Me A Song About Jesus
The Dearest Friend I Ever Had
This World Has Turned Me Down
Where Milk And Honey Flows