GETTING PERSONAL WITH THE SWANEES'
Members from left to right: Antonio Williams, Mario Smith, Percy Griffin, Johnny Mims, Eddie Bynes, Marciano McKie
Eddie Bynes
Was born on November 7th in Augusta, Georgia to Sammie and Gladys Bynes.  He is married and the father of one daughter.
Eddie attends Friendly Church of God in Christ in Augusta, Georgia.  He enjoys sharing his talents of third string and bass guitars with the young people in the community.
He has traveled with the group for 23 years as their third string and bass guitarist.  Eddie also shares the role of bus operator.
His most memorable moment with the group was when he performed at Madison Square Garden for the first time.
Eddie enjoys listening to gospel and jazz music, shopping, and looking at all types of sporting events.
Percy Griffin
Was born on April 13th in Norfolk, Virginia the only child to Elder Paul and Mae Griffin. He is married and the father of two sons.
In 1965, Percy moved to Augusta, Georgia to join the Swanee Quintet. A member for 41 years, he holds many roles; Group Manager, Booking Manager and Lead Vocalist.
Percy's most memorable moment while singing with the Swanee's was his first time performing at the Harlem Apollo Theater.
He is a member of The United House of Prayer for all people. When not traveling, he is involved in church and community activities.
His hobbies include watching all types of sporting events, collecting antiques and listening to gospel music.   
Johnnie Mims
Was born on February 24th in Augusta, Georgia to the late John and Leola Mims.  He is from a large family of twelve children.  Johnny is single.
He is a member of Hammond Grove Baptist Church in North Augusta, South Carolina.
During his 35 years with the group, he has grown in both talent and leadership.  Following in the footsteps of his brother, Augustus Mims, he assumed the roles of backgroud vocal and bus operator.
Johnny's most memorable moment was singing at an outdoor program, before a diverse audience on the beach in Hilton Head South Carolina.
When not traveling, he loves spending time playing his guitar, auto mechanics, fishing and listening to gospel music.
Steven Jefferson, Sr.
Was born on September 25th in Augusta, Georgia to Vanessa Holloway.  He is one of five siblings and the father of 1 son.
Steven is a graduate of North Augusta High School and attended Piedmont College where he Majored in Physical Therapy.  Steven is a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church of Modoc, S.C.
Steven has been traveling with the group for 11 years as their talented organ player and background singer.
When not traveling Steven enjoys listening to all types of music, playing basketball and mentoring kids at the YMCA.
Marciano McKie
Was born on November 22, 1982 in Aiken, S.C. The only boy of 4 kids to George and Mary McKie. Marciano is the father of 1 son, Tirek McKie. He is single.
A member for 2 years Marciano holds the roles of lead singer, background and plays the organ.
Marciano attends A.O.H. Wonder Working Power Holliness in Batesburg, S.C.
His hobby is music.
Mario Smith
Was born to Ms. Glenda Smith on August 13, 1984 in Edgefield, S.C.  Mario is single and has no children.
A member for 1 year, Mario plays the bass guitar and is a background singer.
His hobbies include music production, songwriting, arranging music and singing. 
Antonio Williams
Was born on May 1st in Augusta, Georgia to Brother Doc and Mrs. Gaynell Williams. He is single.
Tony attends Friendship Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia. He has been with the group for 2 years.
Tony assumes the roles of playing the drums and background singing.
His hobbies include music, playing drums and writing poetry.