by James Hales | Jan 28, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
After back-to-back changes with the Inspirations’ vocal line-up in 1991 and 1992, “He Brought Me Out” would be the first recording by the group with this line-up being involved completely from beginning to end. On this recording you can definitely hear a difference in...
by James Hales | Jan 21, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
As I have mentioned in previous articles, I sort of lost interest in the Inspirations around this time, and I just wasn’t as “into” their music as I once was. Their music was always playing in the background of my life’s soundtrack, but the music they were making...
by James Hales | Jan 14, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
Following the release of one of their most popular recordings, “What’s That I Hear” in 1989, the Inspirations would not record anything new in 1990, but they would release “My Anchor Still Holds” in early Spring of 1991. If my facts are correct, it is likely this was...
by James Hales | Jan 7, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
After releasing 2 albums that featured basic instrumentation (piano, bass, acoustic guitar), the Inspirations’ released a second recording in late 1989 called, “What’s That I Hear”, which brought back a more robust music track…and it was glorious! In fact, this...
by James Hales | Dec 31, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
1989 was another celebratory year for the Inspirations, as they were celebrating 25 years as an organized group. From their humble beginnings practicing in Martin Cook’s basement, to the heights of popularity and fame, the Inspirations have done it all and seen it...
by James Hales | Dec 17, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
After a 2-year stint with the Inspirations, Ronnie once again departed the group, but he would return once again in a few years. In the meantime, the Inspirations hired a young gentleman named Chris Smith to sing baritone. The group was already familiar with Chris, as...
