Sumner was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall Of Fame as an Guinness Book Of Records as the "World's Lowest Bass Singer", Sumner He used Jake and the Imperials on his Grammy-winning gospel album "How Great Thou Art" Jake would later sing at Elvis' own funeral. (J.D. He was born in Pozzallo, Sicily. An old friend J.D. 's, led the congregation in the 23rd Psalm. Sumner and his quartet, the Stamps, had been performing at a theatre in Myrtle Beach. Site Map |
We have set your language to Weve updated the security on the site. This account has been disabled. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. . Sumner to handle the funeral service at Graceland in Memphis. covered me up. Learn more about merges. J.D. Time and again, Elvis would ask him to repeat low notes. The Stamps recording of J. D.s original composition The Old Country Church, from 1971. He also formed the National Quartet Convention, which became the biggest event on the Southern gospel calendar. Gospel Music Is My Life. JD Sumner was born on the 19th of November, 1924. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jake Hess I found on Findagrave.com. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Years later, Presley would try out for The Songfellows Quartet, a group associated with The Blackwood Brothers, though did not receive an invitation to join. Verify and try again. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. He was often seen in his latter years appearing as a guest artist on the Bill Gaither Homecoming videos. Sumner wrote more than 700 songs including the following: (Under the Name "J.D. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. [citation needed]. "[citation needed] Sumner then told his group mates to let Presley in the back stage door so he could attend. Gospel Singer, Songwriter. "[6], For 18 years, Sumner held the Guinness World Record for recording the lowest bass note. I believe it was Ed Enoch who said the last song J.D. The Sunshine Boys 1989 with J.D. The two singers struck up a friendship that would last the rest of Elviss life. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Scott D. Sumner of Goshen, New York, born in New York, New York, who passed away on September 15, 2021. Like so many Southern singers of his generation, he sang in church from an early age, and when his voice broke he became the bass singer with the Sunshine Boys. A visitation for John will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at M.J. Smith Sons, 255 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Elvis hired J. D. and the Stamps as his full-time backup singing group in late 1971. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. J. D. Sumner and the Stamps performing Just a Closer Walk With Thee and Old Brother Noah in the 1960s. A system error has occurred. Sumner also sang with the Blackwood Brothers and formed his own quartet for the Dixie Lilly Co. Jake won several others awards too numerous to mention. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. A visitation for Zoya will be held Monday, February 27, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Nevsky Yablokoff John P. Kearney, age 59, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Sumner credited Elvis with saving his career, his marriage, and his life, noting that Presley frequently urged him to get help for his alcoholism. He often referred to Sumner as his favorite gospel singer. He died on November 15, 1998 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA. Sumner, who was inducted into the Gospel. Sumner, who was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1983, died Monday of a heart attack in Myrtle Beach, S.C., where he had gone to perform with the Stamps. Terms of Use |. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Sumner was credited not only for his singing, songwriting, and concert promotions, but was also noted for being the first to customize a coach bus for the entertainment business to use for music groups. I didn't realize how much I needed to say goodbye to the man until I was there at the celebration of his life. Please enter your email and password to sign in. and the National Quartet Convention. As a special gift to J.D. They were booked for Elvis In Concert at Wembley Arena in January 1999 in which Elvis's backing musicians and singers will accompany a video of Elvis singing. In 1969 he joined J.D. J. D. Sumner was born on November 19, 1924 and became the Blackwood Brothers bass vocalist in 1954. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jake Hess (8236839)? also sang with Elvis Presley as backup along with "The Sunshine Boys," "The BlackWood Quartet," and "J.D. He studied harmony at the Stamps-Baxter school, sang with his brothers and organized vocal groups around northern Alabama. & The Stamps early last year. Sumner, the deep voice who can be heard prominently on Elvis's posthumous chart-topper, "Way Down". He served in the U.S. military during World War II. Cross Rhythms is a UK registered charity no. It was also during this time he met Elvis Presley. An album released by J. D. and the Stamps after Elvis's death, Elvis's Favorite Gospel Songs, was nominated for a Grammy in 1978. Sumner's] son-in-law, and he said that J.D. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Their regular bass singer, Richard Sterban, soon left to join the Oak Ridge Boys. [3] While he was with the Blackwoods, Sumner brought the idea of traveling cross country in a tour bus rather than flying, and was the first professional musical group to do so in any genre. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. English The public . Elvis heard a record by the Stamps, liked it very much, and invited the group to join him on stage - if Sumner was singing with them. Try again later. When Elvis Presley passed away August 16, 1977, Presley's father Vernon personally asked J.D. John Daniel Sumner, nicknamed Jim Dandy or J.D., was born in Lakeland, Florida in 1924. J. D. Sumner can be heard as the ultradeep way on down on Elviss 1976 recording of Way Down, which was Presleys last released single before his death on August 16, 1977. Funeral Mass will be conducted on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 1:00 P.m. at Our Lady Of The Lake Church with Fr. After disbanding the Stamps, Sumner formed a new gospel group called Masters V with members of other groups. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. J.D. They often worked in Memphis where Sumner befriended the young Elvis Presley, sneaking him into the concerts when Elvis could not afford the 50 cents admission. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. By 1971, Sumner had had enough success to write his autobiography, Gospel Music Is My Life. Interment will take place in . In 1954, Sumner joined the Memphis-based Blackwood Brothers Quartet after that groups bass and baritone singers were killed in a plane crash. Recognised in the On August 18th, 1977, Presleys father and agent Col. Tom Parker staged an elaborate Memphis funeral for friends and the 10,000 fans lining the highway with motorcade and white Cadillac cortege, all supervised by the Tennessee National Guard. Donovan Funeral Home 82 S Church St, Goshen, NY 10924, St. Bonaventure Church 174 Ramsey St, Paterson, NJ 07501. During shows, Elvis sometimes asked J. D. to repeat low notes that he especially liked. Who Gave Eulogy At Elvis Funeral? Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). There was an error deleting this problem. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. As soon as Jake's health improved He went solo and launched the Old Friends Qt. In the early 1940s, Sumner joined the Georgia-based Sunshine Boys. with George Younce and others. There was an error deleting this problem. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Biography - A Short Wiki. A visitation for Aleksandr will be held Monday, February 27, 2023 from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM at Nevsky Zoya Belakovskaya, age 76, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. Cross Rhythms is impacting youth and the wider community for good through FM
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Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Receive notifications. 's voice earned him a Grammy, a spot in the GMA Hall of Fame and in the Guinness Book of World Records for the lowest bass voice. Make sure that the file is a photo. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Please try again later. I wish someone would have video or cassette taped it I'd lve a copy. The chapel committal tipped in a very religious direction; Presley was a man of faith, and this is trueloved nothing more than to sing gospel with friends until dawn. While family and close friends were mourning the loss of their loved one, tens of thousands came to Memphis. Shortly after Elvis's death, Sumner and the Stamps released a tribute album, Elvis Has Left The Building (1977), and there were two further albums, Elvis's Favourite Gospel Songs (1977) and Memories Of Our Friend Elvis (1978). This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. An album released by J. D. and the Stamps after Elviss death, Elviss Favorite Gospel Songs, was nominated for a Grammy in 1978. You can always change this later in your Account settings. [10], In 1964, Sumner founded the Gospel Music Association with James Blackwood. The lack of prejudice on the part of Elvis Presley had to be one of the biggest things that ever happened, said Sun Records founder Sam Phillips. The Stamps worked for Elvis until his death in August 1977 and Sumner's voice can be heard on many recordings including the gospel songs "Help Me" and "Why Me, Lord". wasimpressed by their arrangement of the song.) Try again later. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [citation needed]. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Try again later. Sumner sang at Presleys funeral in August 1977. Its been 42 years since Elvis Aaron Presleys death of a massive prescription drug overdose in the master bath of Graceland. ", Hi ELVIS Friends, This is a great tribute to a great man wish I could have been there. Cecil Blackwood joined at the same time to replace his brother R. W. on baritone. Try again later. He later spent Sumner, Eddie Wallace, Fred Daniels, and Ace Richmond Bass Singer Eric Winston 6.3K views 4 years ago J.D. Sumner Interview (Elvis Presley/Stamps Quartet). Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8236839/jake-hess. 232K views 8 years ago John Daniel "J. D." Sumner (November 19, 1924 - November 16, 1998) This interview was shot November 12, 1998 just 4 days before his death. BELCHER, Harvey Leon "Sonny" Mr. Harvey Leon Belcher (Sonny) of Covington, GA entered eternal rest on February 14, 2023. In 2014, original service arrangements for Elvis' funeral were auctioned off for $95,000, with the majority of the proceeds going to the U.S.O. Loving father of Giovanni, Catherine and Audrey A Tumbarello, age 82, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. After fifteen minutes, most of the congregation left while she wasspeaking. Presley hired Sumner & The Stamps as his back-up singers in 1971. Sumner, Grammy Award-winning gospel singer known for his work with the Stamps Quartet, a backup group for Elvis Presley, has died. Sumner also wrote and recorded a tribute single to his friend titled "Elvis Has Left the Building" in 1977. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. Send Flowers Publish an Obituary. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. A system error has occurred. The gospel singer JD Sumner died at the age of 73. The Stamps can be heard on most of the records Presley made from 1972 to 1977. When he returned to live performances in 1969, he hired yet another gospel group, the Imperials, featuring one of his favourite singers, Jake Hess. For the first time in more than six decades, the Stamps Quartet was gone from the world of gospel music, at least for now. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. A graveside service for Gilda will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Mount Carmel Zorida Brooker, age 74, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. When Elviss mother died in 1958, Sumner sang at her funeral along with the Blackwood Brothers. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. I was in tears. Early in his gospel career, Sumner met a high school student named Elvis Presley, who was a huge fan of gospel music and often attended gospel concerts. Tony Brown. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Because he was tall (six foot five) and dignified, it was doubly funny to see him running around on stage, and he even released an album of his comedy routines. Densmore Funeral Home Inc - Corinth. Sumner and the Stamps, as they were known, performed with Presley from 1970 to 1977, and Sumner sang at Presleys funeral in 1977. The service beganwith a recording of a recent composition of J.D. J.D. Born in Lakeland, Florida, became inspired to sing after hearing Frank Stamps perform. Hess was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1997 and SESAC presented him with its Lifetime Achievement Award. John Daniel Sumner was born on November 19, 1924, in Lakeland, Florida. Sumner sang at Presley's funeral in August 1977. influential website. ). He and the Stamps recorded and toured with Presley as his backup singers through most of the 1970s. He always stressed the positive side of Presley's personality and never admitted that Elvis took anything other than prescription drugs. Said Sumner: "I have never seen a man suffer as much or grieve as much as he did at the loss of his mother.". Funeral arrangement under the care ofDonovan Funeral Home. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Attending the funeral were, Priscilla, Lisa Marie, Vernon and Minnie Mae Presley, Chet Atkins, Caroline Kennedy (who represented Rolling Stone Magazine) Ann-Margret with her husband Roger Smith, Col Tom Parker, James Brown, Charlie Hodges George Hamilton, Ginger Alden, Linda Thompson, Sammy Davis Jr. Thanks for your help! They were nominated for Grammy awards with the albums Victory Road (1990) and Peace In The Valley (1991) and they were featured on Tammy Wynette's final album, Inspirational Favourites (1998). Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. They were the favourite group of Gladys Presley, Elvis's mother, and they sang at her funeral in 1958. Sumner eventually heeded Elviss advice, got the help he needed to quit drinking, and turned his life around for the better. Before the ceremony began, the coffin was open and although Icould see J.D. Vernon Presley and gospel base singer J. D. Sumner sketched out the order of service. Try again later. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. They split their time between Atlanta and Wheeling, West Virginia with the occasional trip to Hollywood to sing in Western movies. Because of his various commitments, Sumner was managing, rather than singing with, the Stamps.