Inducted 2005

Since 1943, Eddie spent his entire career performing both as a singer and a piano player for the Sunshine Boys. The versatility of this group led to Ed being involved in many ‘firsts’ in Gospel Music – radio and television programs with National Sponsorships, performing USO shows, holding war bond rallies, starring in western movies, and headlining on the Nevada circuit. 

For several years the Sunshine Boys performed as two different groups on radio station WAGA. Eddie would switch from piano for the Sunshine Boys to the accordion for The Light Crust Dough Boys to perform Western swing music. 

As Decca artists, the Sunshine Boys sang vocals on Red Foley’s hit "Peace In the Valley," one of the biggest selling recordings in Gospel Music history. 

Ed was offered positions with numerous top groups, but chose to spend his complete career with his first choice...The Sunshine Boys. Ed set the standard as both a singer and piano player proving one must remember words, parts, harmony, balance, blend, phrasing, rhythm, tempo and introductions – a true musician.