JR Damiani (inducted in 2002) -- Rev. Damiani from Woxall, PA, heard southern Gospel music first through the recordings of the Statesmen. In 1958, he was influenced greatly at a Philadelphia concert by The Blackwood brothers. In 1960, he formed and traveled with The Eastmen, known later as The Eastmen Family. Since 1962, he has been producing and hosting local radio programs and promoting Gospel Concerts and events. He was the cofounder of the Dutchland Festival and the Blue Mountain Gospel Music Festival. Reverend Damiani is a founder and pastor of Family Worship Center in Lansdale, PA.
