Drag images here or select from your computer for J.D. Elvis relaxed by singing gospel favourites and, fortunately, an impromptu jam session with the Stamps was recorded in 1972. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Elvis loved the song How Great Thou Art so much that he sang it several times. J. D. Sumner and the Stamps performing Just a Closer Walk With Thee and Old Brother Noah in the 1960s. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Public Figure. To use this feature, use a newer browser. BELCHER, Harvey Leon "Sonny" Mr. Harvey Leon Belcher (Sonny) of Covington, GA entered eternal rest on February 14, 2023. Contemporary gospel singerMark Lowry told some funny stories about his six-year friendship with J.D. In 1991, Bill Gaither launched his "Homecoming" gospel video series. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Try again later. 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. Sumner not only sang at Elvis' funeral but had previously sung at the funeral of Elvis' mother Gladys in 1958. He helped establish gospel music as mainstream American music. 7 Sherman Ave, Corinth, New . was also a shrewd businessman. The Stamps were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1998. Sumner also sang with the Blackwood Brothers and formed his own quartet for the Dixie Lilly Co. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Call us today for pre-planning or custom planning options . Sumner and the Stamps." J.D.'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. on the Gaither Homecoming videos and thensang "The Star Spangled Banner" with his Gaither Vocal Band. He studied harmony at the Stamps-Baxter school, sang with his brothers and organized vocal groups around northern Alabama. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 0 cemeteries found in Juniper, Marion County, Georgia, USA. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). El-Hajj Malik Shabazz, also known as Malcom X, was assassinated in 1965 and had a famous funteral in Harlam, New York. Sumner stated, Jake Hess took gospel music from the dirt road, paved it, and broadened it into a four-lane highway by forming several groups and launching his solo career. [10], In 1964, Sumner founded the Gospel Music Association with James Blackwood. J.D. There was an error deleting this problem. In the audience I recognized JoeGuercio, Glen Hardin, Charlie Hodge, country singer Charlie Walker, andformer Stamp Terry Blackwood. Sumner and The Stamps"), (Under the Name "Ed Enoch and Golden Covenant"). Try again later. J.D. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. ", Hi ELVIS Friends, This is a great tribute to a great man wish I could have been there. ALTHOUGH ELVIS Presley was the King of Rock'n'Roll, he was also a leading gospel singer and he won Grammys for his sacred recordings. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. He had a sense of fun and amused audiences with his impression of "the Gooney Bird". The service beganwith a recording of a recent composition of J.D. "[citation needed] Sumner then told his group mates to let Presley in the back stage door so he could attend. J.D. Sumner; Gospel Singer Backed Elvis - Los Angeles Times The story of J. D. Sumner & the Stamps. November 16th 1998. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Howard Lax. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. His lifelong relationships with women and girls (he started grooming Priscilla when she was fourteen) were manipulative, abusive and dysfunctional. He began his musical career as pianist for the Dixie Melody Boys and then The Oak Ridge Boys. Failed to report flower. After the Stamps Quartet disbanded in 1980, Sumner with Hovie Lister, Jake Hess, Rosie Rozell, and James Blackwood formed the Masters V as a special consolidation of members of the Blackwood Brothers Quartet and Statesmen Quartet. Elvis had thoughts of joining the group himself and, in 1955, shortly after making his first records, he appeared in a gospel concert with them. Send Flowers Publish an Obituary. Thanks for your help! Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. The white gospel music of the day was akin to country music crossed with barbershop quartets. GREAT NEWS! He was 73. Add to your scrapbook. Obituary: J. D. Sumner | The Independent | The Independent as members of the Masters V and with Bill Baize they sang "Peacein the Valley." There are no volunteers for this cemetery. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Southern Gospel Singer. 2022 The Inspired Funeral. HovieLister, Jake Hess, and James Blackwood spoke about the fun times they hadwith J.D. The band also had a longtime relationship with President George Bush and performed at his funeral a few years ago. A system error has occurred. October 8, 2022 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. An album released by J. D. and the Stamps after Elviss death, Elviss Favorite Gospel Songs, was nominated for a Grammy in 1978. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. J.D. This browser does not support getting your location. He also sang on such Presley hits as Burning Love, American Trilogy and Way Down.. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. cemeteries found in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. J. D. Sumner first sang with The Sunny South Quartet from 1945 to 1949. John Daniel Sumner, nicknamed Jim Dandy or J.D., was born in Lakeland, Florida in 1924. We have set your language to At Elvis's funeral, the obituary was written byJackie Kahane. Elvis hired J. D. and the Stamps as his full-time backup singing group in late 1971. Jake Hess (1927-2004) - Find a Grave Memorial Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Then Donnie Sumner spoke beautifully abouthis uncle and about his own fight against drug abuse; I don't think therewas a dry eye in the house. Sumner agreed and the Stamps Quartet joined Elvis in November 1971. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6975/jd-sumner. J. D. Sumner, with Bob Terrell. It wasn't "The Lighthouse" which the Stamps did in _Elvison Tour_; the title may have been "Ship Ahoy." Try again later. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He used Jake and the Imperials on his Grammy-winning gospel album "How Great Thou Art" Jake would later sing at Elvis' own funeral. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He also established the National Quartet Convention along with James Blackwood to showcase the various quartets in the industry and the convention became an annual festival and mainstay in the industry that continues to this day. He (Presley) would fire you for using marijuana, he detested cocaine, and barely approved of me drinking. When Masters V broke up in 1988, Sumner put the Stamps back together. During shows, Elvis sometimes asked J. D. to repeat low notes that he especially liked. The public . Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. George Younce, bass singer forthe Cathedral Quartet, told several funny stories of how J.D. He was also a notable gospel songwriter and among his compositions are "The Old Country Church", "Crossing Chilly Jordan", "He Means All The World To Me", "Inside The Gate" and "Lord, Teach Me How To Pray". 0 cemeteries found in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. Sumner died of a heart attack after a concert on November 16, 1998just three days shy of his 74th birthday. Verify and try again. JD Sumner Dies: Southern gospel legend J D Sumner dies aged 73 I thought you might like to see a memorial for J.D. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Learn more about managing a memorial . You can always change this later in your Account settings. This account has been disabled. Year should not be greater than current year. J.D. Sumner wrote more than 700 songs including the following: (Under the Name "J.D. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Sumner and the Stamps." Family members linked to this person will appear here. Association (GMA) and was co-founder of the National Quartet You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Los Angeles, Travis Scott is sought by New York Police after alleged assault and criminal mischief, Travis Barkers finger injury delays Blink-182 tour: One of those freak accidents, The timeless creativity of De La Soul, now (finally) available for the streaming generation, Court orders Kodak Black into drug rehab after rapper allegedly tests positive for fentanyl, Dreamville just announced its 2023 festival lineup and now everybody wants a ticket. Brooklyn, NY Obituaries Online | Find Brooklyn Obituaries He remained with the Blackwood Brothers until 1965, when he left the Blackwood Brothers Quartet and became the bass singer with the Stamps, creating what would be forever recognized as J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. The two formed a strong relationship. Hardwick then spoke and John Mathews, aboyhood friend of J.D. That year, too, he started a new version of The Statesmen, but a year later a doctor ordered him off the road for health reasons. This account has been disabled. J. D. sang with the Blackwood Brothers Quartet from 1954 until 1965. [citation needed]. The same folks . John Daniel "J. D." Sumner - Grave of a Famous Person on - Waymarking Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. I attended J.D. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. With his demise came a need to understand the whole arc of his life: from being a dazzling agent of cultural transformation to succumbing to raging addictions and utter patheticness. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Make sure that the file is a photo. J. D. Sumner was born on November 19, 1924 and became the Blackwood Brothers bass vocalist in 1954. Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, USA. Sumner sang in five quartets and was a member of the Blackwood Brothers during their 1950s heyday. "[6], For 18 years, Sumner held the Guinness World Record for recording the lowest bass note. recorded was "If ICan Help Somebody." Southern gospel legend J D Sumner dies aged 73 ONE OF the father figures of Southern Gospel, JD Sumner died on November 16th 1998. He was 73. Elvis inspiration Sumner dies at 73 - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper JD Sumner was born on the 19th of November, 1924. also sang with Elvis Presley as backup along with "The Sunshine Boys," "The BlackWood Quartet," and "J.D. Donovan Funeral Home 82 S Church St, Goshen, NY 10924, St. Bonaventure Church 174 Ramsey St, Paterson, NJ 07501. Jump ahead to these sections: Resend Activation Email. Sumner, the deep voice who can be heard prominently on Elvis's posthumous chart-topper, "Way Down". based on information from your browser. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? He is included in The Guinness Book of Records as the world's lowest bass singer. Elvis on stage in the 70s performing How Great Thou Art with J. D. and the Stamps and the Sweet Inspirations. Most Recent Obituaries | Anderson Funeral Home John Daniel Sumner (November 19, 1924 November 16, 1998) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and music promoter noted for his bass voice, and his innovation in the Christian and Gospel music fields. Singer, Songwriter, Vocalist, Music Promoter, & Performer. They left in 1971 following a dispute over pay with Elvis's manager, Colonel Tom Parker. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Please try again later. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jake Hess (8236839)? Gospel music executive BobWhitaker and former Stamps pianist and current MCA Nashville presidentTony Brown said a few words. [1], Later in 1949, J. D. Sumner left the Dixie Lily Harmoneers and moved up to Atlanta, Georgia, where he joined the Sunshine Boys. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Please try again later. Impact Books, 1971. Cross Rhythms is a UK registered charity no. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This is a carousel with slides. 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. JD Sumner and The Stamps performed the song When It's My Time with Bill Blaize singing tenor. Vernon Presley and gospel base singer J. D. Sumner sketched out the order of service. Presley replied he had no money to get into the show, and Sumner said "Son you come find me when you want to get in, money or not. But in 1963, he became the leader of the long-standing Stamps Quartet, which propelled him to lasting recognition. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Sumner Interview (Elvis Presley/Stamps Quartet). With this unfortunate turn of events, JD disbanded the Stamps Quartet. Write your message of sympathy today. He will always be remembered for his unique low voice, and his great sense of humor. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Sumner began his career with the Sunny South Quartet. Oops, something didn't work. [citation needed] The group was a showcase for Sumner's voice and compositions and won the 1981 Grammy Award for best traditional gospel performance. When Elviss mother died in 1958, Sumner sang at her funeral along with the Blackwood Brothers. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Search above to list available cemeteries. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. George Richey spoke of how J.D. In 1965, he left the Blackwood Brothers to become the bass singer and leader of the Stamps. In his later years he enjoyed performing at the Gaither Homecoming concerts. Malcom X: New York City, 1965. Masters V was awarded a Grammy in 1981 for Best Traditional Gospel Performance. recitations, "The Farmer and the Lord," but gospel pianist Eva MaeLefevre got up and unfortunately spoke rather incoherently about her ownlife. [8][9], J.D. In it he wrote, "Gospel music was designed by Christian people as a means of reaching the lost. 73-year-old Sumner was found dead of a heart You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Sumner was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall Of Fame as an Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cusimanoandrussofuneralhome.com for the Aleksandr Patskov, age 67, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. [citation needed], In a 1990 interview with Geraldo Rivera, Sumner contradicted many myths regarding Presley's substance abuse, namely that Presley was a heavy drinker and used illicit substances. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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Remembered for his extremely deep bass voice, Sumner rose to fame as a member of the Grammy-winning Southern gospel groups The Blackwood Brothers and the Stamps Quartet and went on to become a backup vocalist for "King of Rock and Roll" Elvis Presley. Elvis Presley's Grave | Ben Vaughn Sumner and the Stamps Quartet, which led to him becoming a member of Elvis Presley's TCB Band during Elvis' last three years. Stinky! He wiped me out.". In 1963 James Blackwood purchased a gospel music publishing company from Frank Stamps. I wouldn't be on the road as much as I am, staying away from my family, if it were not so. J.D. Sumner & the Stamps: Taking Care of Business in the 70s You can appreciate what was played for the funeral here, here and here. Sumner sang at Presley's funeral in August 1977. The Last Open Casket: A Look Back At Elvis Presley's Final Viewing