Mace Brothers
The Mace Brothers began their music careers at 2, 4, and 6 years of age.
Their family was always involved in music. When the family did a musical program
at the Grange Hall, the Mace Brothers always did their part.
At the time, (back in 1958) there were two Mace Brothers trios. The original
trio was Ron, Jerry, and Max Mace who could sing harmonies from the Sons of the
Pioneers, Roy Rogers, Andy Williams, Tennessee Ernie Ford, and many others. When
the younger generation of Mace Brothers came along, their repertoire included
The Osmonds songs and choreographed routines. This lead to many opportunities to
sing for Christmas parties, radio shows, and local television broadcasts.
During the 1950s and early 60s, uncle Max was working to develop his own
sound with fellow college buddies. He was always experimenting with harmonies
trying to get a mellow sound that matched the one he heard in his head. Many
reel-to-reel recordings were produced in these early years that helped place a
desire in the hearts of the Maces to pursue their interests in singing and
recording.
Fast forward to 1971. Max Mace is on the verge of launching the Heritage
Singers. His young nephews Rick, Terry, and Perry are still in high school, but
singing is still very much a part of their lives. When the opportunity came to
join Max and Lucy and cousins Greg and Val on the road touring with Heritage
Singers, they went for it.
The Heritage Singers career for the Mace Brothers would last 4 years until
1976, and although they have gone their separate ways to different careers they
still get together to harmonize. Singing some of the familiar songs that bring
back memories from childhood.
The Mace Brothers re-release of their trio album that was recorded 1981 has
been digitally re-mastered and is now available on Chapel® Music in
Adventist Book Centers.