When one person can lay claim to a resume of producing and directing over 20,000 live show in 50 years; the production of over 100 audio and video recordings; and command performances for four U.S. Presidents , it becomes quite clear the incredible impact Thurlow Spurr has made on the gospel music industry. In 1959, he created a traveling gospel group called The Spurrlows. In an industry dominated at the time by traditional piano and organ accompaniment, Spurr opted instead for something very few had seen before - drums, electric guitars and rich ensemble harmonies. The Spurrlows became so popular and renowned for their ability to communicate that the Chrysler Corporation hired them to represent Chrysler in over 3,000 concerts worldwide.

The Spurrlows were just the first of many traveling groups that Thurlow formed. In the past five decades, he has put over 50 different groups together for road shows across the country and around the world. He also influenced later notables such as Cam Floria's Continentals, Roger Breland's Truth, Derrick Johnson's Regeneration, and Richard Roberts' World Action Singers.

Thurlow's talents quickly got the attention of the highest office in the land, and he and his performers were invited to produce several command performances for Presidents Nixon, Carter, Ford, and Reagan. From there, his reputation for excellent musical presentations took him overseas where he led musical tours in North Korea, South Korea, Russia, and several trips to Israel which included a Citywide Anniversary Celebration for the Israeli Government.

Thurlow provides management for one of contemporary Christian music's most beloved singers - 5 time Grammy and 11 time Dove Award winner - - Larnelle Harris - - for over 30 years.

As past President of the Gospel Music Association, and 8 year board member, Thurlow's personal hand print upon the industry can be seen even today. Thurlow has produced dozens of award-winning television specials as well as hundreds of daily and weekly television shows including conducting the music for the annual Dove Awards.

Now in its 38th year the famed 300 voice Michigan/Ohio Concert Choir, which Spurr produces and directs continues to generate sold out crowds with their annual Christmas Concerts.

In one of his latest endeavors, he has created an incredible anthology of the world's most beloved and enduring music called: the Thurlow Spurr Collection featuring the Music of Life. Arranged for concert piano and orchestra it is a unique collection of the world's greatest and most loved Hymns, Love songs, Broadway hits and Classical pieces, as well as the best Patriotic and Christmas music.

Thurlow continues to still discover, recognize and encourage the best in Christian talent as creator and producer of the I Want To Be A Star Search talent contest. It is based on Daniel 12:3. The contest focuses on giving Christian talent an opportunity to expand their musical horizon while pointing people to Christ.