Duane Garren and Bobo Lester

STEPHEN ADAIR

Duane Garren and Bobo Lester The driving force behind a good concert is a great promoter. This month, we hear from one of the great promoters and emcees of the Midwest, Duane Garren, as he shares about someone who left a big lasting impression on him … In my nearly 35 years of being in full time Gospel music I have been asked the question, “Who was your biggest influence?” There have been many. However, there is one magnificent lady that I will never forget. Her name is Opal “Bobo” Lester. I met Opal on a few occasions while attending concerts. I carried around a cassette recorder to record everything and collected glossy photos, gathering the autographs from as many of the Gospel music “stars” as I could. There were some people I…

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Singing News (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2023

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