Darryl and Wife, Meredith

 

 

            Darryl Flinn

       2018 CANTON CHAPTER BARBERSHOPPER OF THE YEAR

 Darryl was born in Akron, Ohio, and started singing Barbershop Harmony at the age of fourteen, in a high school quartet. During his 63 years in the Barbershop Society, he has sung in numerous quartets, and has sang all four parts. His quartet,"The Limelighters", won the 1974 Johnny Appleleseed District Championship, and his seniors quartet,"Harmony" won the International Seniors Championship. Darryl was previously awarded the Barbershopper Of The Year, in the Canton Chapter, on two other occasions, and the District BOTY in 1974.  He was inducted into the District Hall of Fame that same year.

 Singing is not his only forte, as he has served the society as its Preident and  CEO, in the late 1990's. Darryl has directed The Canton Hall of Fame Chorus, to an International performance and has coached many quartets and choruses to afford them the opportunity to reach their potential. He was awarded JAD "Coach of the Year", in 1983, and again in 1995. Darryl was inducted into the Barbershop Harmony Society HALL OF FAME in 2010. A fitting reward for a gentlemen whose entire career has been devoted to helping others acheive their goals.

The Canton chapter is extremely proud and pleased to congratulate Darryl Flinn, on gaining this award.