Guinness Book Of Records as the "World's Lowest Bass Singer", Sumner This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. While still singing with the Blackwood Brothers in 1962, Sumner took on the added responsibilities of managing the Stamps Quartet, developing them into one of the top gospel groups in the country. She was born on February 21, 1963 in Mt. I believe it was Ed Enoch who said the last song J.D. Elvis hired J. D. and the Stamps as his full-time backup singing group in late 1971. He also sang on such Presley hits as Burning Love, American Trilogy and Way Down.. 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. He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1984. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. He was friendly with many gospel musicians and he worked for several years with J.D. wasimpressed by their arrangement of the song.) L.H. He used Jake and the Imperials on his Grammy-winning gospel album "How Great Thou Art" Jake would later sing at Elvis' own funeral. [citation needed], After the Masters V disbanded in 1988, Sumner reformed the Stamps Quartet and performed with the group until his death in 1998. Try again. Terms of Use |. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. J.D. 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. Sumner (6975)? In 1962, J. D. Sumner became the manager of the Stamps Quartet, and three years later, he left the Blackwood Brothers to sing with them. 's, "God Still Lives inThis Ole House." Sumner sang at Presleys funeral in August 1977. He always stressed the positive side of Presley's personality and never admitted that Elvis took anything other than prescription drugs. Oops, we were unable to send the email. The singer helped found the Gospel Music Assn. He died on November 15, 1998 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA. 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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. This account has been disabled. This is a carousel with slides. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? It wasn't "The Lighthouse" which the Stamps did in _Elvison Tour_; the title may have been "Ship Ahoy." After the funeral, Churchill's body was carried by train and boat to his final resting place at St. Martin's Church at Bladon. [citation needed]. El-Hajj Malik Shabazz, also known as Malcom X, was assassinated in 1965 and had a famous funteral in Harlam, New York. Connect with Cross Rhythms by signing up to our email mailing list, Cross Rhythms 1983 - 2023 As a teenager, Elvis Presley idolized Sumner's singing after seeing him perform with the Sunshine Boys. Sumner agreed and the Stamps Quartet joined Elvis in November 1971. 's funeral yesterday. He studied harmony at the Stamps-Baxter school, sang with his brothers and organized vocal groups around northern Alabama. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Funeral Mass will be conducted on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 1:00 P.m. at Our Lady Of The Lake Church with Fr. was also a shrewd businessman. ", Hi ELVIS Friends, This is a great tribute to a great man wish I could have been there. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. John Daniel Sumner was born on November 19, 1924, in Lakeland, Florida. The Stamps can be heard on most of the records Presley made from 1972 to 1977. What did Disney actually lose from its Florida battle with DeSantis? I dont like that, The Weeknd is getting mocked for his response to Rolling Stones The Idol expos, Daisy Jones & the Six review: Riley Keough fronts a rock soap opera, Wayne Shorter, influential jazz saxophonist and composer, dies at 89, Hidden, illegal casinos are booming in L.A., with organized crime reaping big profits. Born John Daniel Sumner in Lakeland, Fla., Sumner began singing with his local church choir at age 8. In his later years he enjoyed performing at the Gaither Homecoming concerts. Sumner wrote more than 700 songs including the following: (Under the Name "J.D. He and the Stamps recorded and toured with Presley as his backup singers through most of the 1970s. Sumner recalled that Presley had missed a concert one month, and Sumner inquired why he did not attend. Anderson Funeral Home provides complete funeral services in Gallatin, TN. 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Loving father of Giovanni, Catherine and Audrey A Tumbarello, age 82, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. also sang with Elvis Presley as backup along with "The Sunshine Boys," "The BlackWood Quartet," and "J.D. 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 system error has occurred. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Private funeral held at Baptist church Naomi Judd and Wynonna remember Wynette Wynette, who was 55 when she died, is survived by Richey, five daughters, a son and seven grandchildren. "[citation needed] Presley's death hit Sumner hard and The Stamps sang at Presley's funeral and Sumner credits Presley with saving his own life by intervening with his own alcohol use. He looked distinctive with his grey hair and hand cupped over his ear as though he were receiving personal messages from the Saviour. They also appeared on stage in March at New Yorks Radio City Music Hall for Elvis--The Concert, with Presley projected on the screen behind them. He helped form the Gospel Music He sang a beautiful song comparing Jesus to aship's captain. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. There was an error deleting this problem. Antonio Livia, age 66, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Home-Going Service will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 11:00 AM at . 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). All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. When Masters V broke up in 1988, Sumner put the Stamps back together. radio, training, contemporary Christian music and a globally The white gospel music of the day was akin to country music crossed with barbershop quartets. Southern Gospel Singer. J. D. disbanded the Stamps in 1980. 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. For more information about how we care for your data please see our privacy policy. Sumner, the deep voice who can be heard prominently on Elvis's posthumous chart-topper, "Way Down". Its been 42 years since Elvis Aaron Presleys death of a massive prescription drug overdose in the master bath of Graceland. Sumner also wrote and recorded a tribute single to his friend titled "Elvis Has Left the Building" in 1977. There is a problem with your email/password. In 1963 James Blackwood purchased a gospel music publishing company from Frank Stamps. Southern Gospel Singer. Sumner along with Willie Nelson and members of the Stamps quartet at the Willie Nelson Museum. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). There were several hundred people inattendance. composition. Sumner was most noted as the leader of the Stamps Quartet, which became known as J. D. Sumner & The Stamps. Sumner not only sang at Elvis' funeral but had previously sung at the funeral of Elvis' mother Gladys in 1958. Would you like to offer Scott D. Sumners loved ones a condolence message? on the Gaither Homecoming videos and thensang "The Star Spangled Banner" with his Gaither Vocal Band. He was found dead of a heart attack in his hotel room in Myrtle Beach, SC. Find the obituary of Scott D. Sumner (1966 - 2021) from Goshen, NY. recorded was "If ICan Help Somebody." As a special gift to J.D. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. "He (Elvis) helped saved my marriage, my health, my career, and ultimately, my life. Write your message of sympathy today. Alan Kendall. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. In the early 1940s, Sumner joined the Georgia-based Sunshine Boys. In 1969 he joined J.D. He was often seen in his latter years appearing as a guest artist on the Bill Gaither Homecoming videos. Gospel music executive BobWhitaker and former Stamps pianist and current MCA Nashville presidentTony Brown said a few words. In any newspaper and Legacy.com. The deal included the brand name, the Stamps Quartet, and Sumner developed this, transforming a little-known group into one of America's leading white gospel groups. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Impact Books, 1971. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Jump ahead to these sections: Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. [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. The Rev. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Sumner, Grammy Award-winning gospel singer known for his work with the Stamps Quartet, a backup group for Elvis Presley, has died.