Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. J.D. Impact Books, 1971. Would you like to offer Scott D. Sumners loved ones a condolence message? Sumner also sang with the Blackwood Brothers and formed his own quartet for the Dixie Lilly Co. Singer, Songwriter, Vocalist, Music Promoter, & Performer. The Stamps were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1998. An album released by J. D. and the Stamps after Elviss death, Elviss Favorite Gospel Songs, was nominated for a Grammy in 1978. Jake was Elvis' all-time favorite singer. These include The Old Country Church, Crossing Chilly Jordan, He Means All The World To Me, Inside The Gate, and Lord, Teach Me How To Pray.. The service beganwith a recording of a recent composition of J.D. Antonio Livia, age 66, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. El-Hajj Malik Shabazz, also known as Malcom X, was assassinated in 1965 and had a famous funteral in Harlam, New York. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Millions of people watched as the funeral train passed. [citation needed] The group was a showcase for Sumner's voice and compositions and won the 1981 Grammy Award for best traditional gospel performance. Elvis said on several occasions that Sumner was his favourite gospel singer and when they were together, it was Elvis who was in awe of him. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [1], Later in 1949, J. D. Sumner left the Dixie Lily Harmoneers and moved up to Atlanta, Georgia, where he joined the Sunshine Boys. A zoya porotsky for Zoya will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM at Nevsky Yablokoff Gilda Price, age 94, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. When Elviss mother died in 1958, Sumner sang at her funeral along with the Blackwood Brothers. This group sang cowboy songs and spiritual songs in movies and on the radio. Elvis in an impromptu gospel session with J. D. and the Stamps in the 1970s. Sumner and his quartet, As soon as Jake's health improved He went solo and launched the Old Friends Qt. Cross Rhythms is a UK registered charity no. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The band also had a longtime relationship with President George Bush and performed at his funeral a few years ago. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. & The Stamps early last year. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Add to your scrapbook. 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. May 2, 2016. He was popular for being a Gospel Singer. In 1993, Jake retired from gospel music and moved with Joyce to Columbus, Georgia, to be near Becky and her family. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Photo by: https://ocregister.com. 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I wouldn't be on the road as much as I am, staying away from my family, if it were not so. JD Sumner was born on the 19th of November, 1924. [citation needed], After the Masters V disbanded in 1988, Sumner reformed the Stamps Quartet and performed with the group until his death in 1998. 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. J.D. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. also sang with Elvis Presley as backup along with "The Sunshine Boys," "The BlackWood Quartet," and "J.D. In 1954, Sumner joined the Memphis-based Blackwood Brothers Quartet after that groups bass and baritone singers were killed in a plane crash. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Shortly thereafter, Presley recorded a demo at Sun Records in Memphis which launched his legendary rock and roll career. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. was also a shrewd businessman. foi um cantor gospel americano conhecido por ter uma das vozes mais graves do mundo, segundo o Livro dos Recordes. The Stamps can be heard on most of the records Presley made from 1972 to 1977. New email address ada@ls.net (LSNET) Keeping the Faith with ELVIS,Allen, Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message, If anyone knows any info as to who attended J.D's funeral, who sang at it, who, You do not have permission to delete messages in this group. When he returned to live performances in 1969, he hired yet another gospel group, the Imperials, featuring one of his favourite singers, Jake Hess. Year should not be greater than current year. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jake Hess (8236839)? I was in tears. "[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. 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. sang represented the man'soutlook on life: "If I can help somebody as I pass along Then my living shall not be in vain. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Try again later. 73-year-old Sumner was found dead of a heart attack in his hotel room in Myrtle Beach, SC. Born on Christmas Eve, 1927, the last of twelve children born to Stovall and Lydia Hess. The Stamps Quartet name had been consistently active in one form or another, sometimes even in numerous forms, since 1924. For more information about how we care for your data please see our privacy policy. "[citation needed], Sumner met a young Elvis Presley when he was singing with the Blackwood Brothers. "I want your '56 endings," he told him. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. In addition to singing, managing, and promoting, Sumner found time during his busy career to write hundreds of gospel songs. Send Flowers Publish an Obituary. Sunny South Quartet and Dixie Lily Harmoneers, Wayfaring Stranger 1967 performance with The Stamps Quartet, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Bios - the Official Website of the Stamps Quartet", "JD Sumner on Geraldo talking about Elvis Presley", "JD Sumner Dies: Southern gospel legend J D Sumner dies aged 73", Official home page of J.D. Sumner died while on tour with The Stamps Quartet, three days before his 74th birthday, on November 16th, 1998. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Today he would be an easy Me Too casualty. 437 views AlwysElvis Nov 19, 1998, 3:00:00 AM to If anyone knows any info as to who attended J.D's funeral, who sang at it, who gave a possible eulogy, please. JD Sumner Biography. I attended J.D. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. [8][9], J.D. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Millions of people watched his funeral live on television from other places throughout the United States. 0 cemeteries found in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. Alan Kendall. He died on November 15, 1998 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA. GREAT NEWS! No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. 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. The best bio on all this is Peter Guralnicks Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley. 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I didn't realize how much I needed to say goodbye to the man until I was there at the celebration of his life. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Oops, something didn't work. Sumner credited Elvis with saving his career, his marriage, and his life, noting that Presley frequently urged him to get help for his alcoholism. 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. J.D. His funeral took place two days after his death, on August 18. This browser does not support getting your location. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He and James also founded the Gospel Music Association, in 1964. Howard Lax. 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. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. Southern gospel legend J D Sumner dies aged 73. On stage, Elvis would liken Sumner's voice to a B-52 bomber - and that was a compliment. Sumner died of a heart attack after a concert on November 16, 1998just three days shy of his 74th birthday. Convention. As of 2011, he has been surpassed only by the following three vocalists: Dan Britton (1984), Tim Storms (2002 and once more in 2012), and Roger Menees (2011). The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? on the Gaither Homecoming videos and thensang "The Star Spangled Banner" with his Gaither Vocal Band. By this, he meant the way that Sumner would run down the scale and bottom out on the lowest note he could hit. Sumner was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall Of Fame as an Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Sumner along with Willie Nelson and members of the Stamps quartet at the Willie Nelson Museum. Sumner, Grammy Award-winning gospel singer known for his work with the Stamps Quartet, a backup group for Elvis Presley, has died. When Elvis Presley passed away August 16, 1977, Presley's father Vernon personally asked J.D. Southern Gospel Singer. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. In the audience I recognized JoeGuercio, Glen Hardin, Charlie Hodge, country singer Charlie Walker, andformer Stamp Terry Blackwood. In his later years he enjoyed performing at the Gaither Homecoming concerts. 08/12/1943 - 02/23/2023. 's face, I did not approach the bier. Verify and try again. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Elviss last released single, Way Down, highlighting J. D.s deep voice from 1976. also sang with Elvis Presley as backup along with "The Sunshine Boys," "The BlackWood Quartet," and "J.D. J. D. Sumner was born on November 19, 1924 and became the Blackwood Brothers bass vocalist in 1954. The King recorded and toured with the all-male Stampsas well as the female vocal group Sweet Inspirationsfor the remainder of his life. time performing with the Sunshine Boys and the hugely popular Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? [4] J. D. and The Stamps opened for Jerry Lee Lewis in 1980 in the United Kingdom, the Stamps only overseas performance. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Thanks for your help! She married Joel T. Compton, Jr. in April of 1980, and he preceded her in death on July 14, 2014. In 1969 he joined J.D. In 1965, he left the Blackwood Brothers to become the bass singer and leader of the Stamps. He wiped me out.". Jake credits it for saving his life. Cecil Blackwood joined at the same time to replace his brother R. W. on baritone. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. When Masters V broke up in 1988, Sumner put the Stamps back together. Call us today for pre-planning or custom planning options . Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Please reset your password. I thought you might like to see a memorial for J.D. cemeteries found in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You can appreciate what was played for the funeral here, here and here. Hardwick then spoke and John Mathews, aboyhood friend of J.D. He was also the founding force behind the National Quartet Convention. Sumner began his career with the Sunny South Quartet. 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. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Failed to remove flower. 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. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Please try again later. There is a problem with your email/password. Sumner eventually heeded Elviss advice, got the help he needed to quit drinking, and turned his life around for the better. the Stamps, had been performing at a theatre in Myrtle Beach. The Stamps sprang to international acclaim when they performed and Public Figure. He is included in The Guinness Book of Records as the world's lowest bass singer. Sumner recalled that Presley had missed a concert one month, and Sumner inquired why he did not attend. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Sumner and his group were always in demand for annual observances of Presleys birthday in Memphis and state fairs across the country. After Elvis's death, Sumner often gave interviews and spoke at Presley conventions. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Sumner wanted to get off . You have chosen this person to be their own family member. You can appreciate what was played for the funeral here, here and here. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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But in 1963, he became the leader of the long-standing Stamps Quartet, which propelled him to lasting recognition. In addition to J.D. A visitation for Minna will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM at Nevsky Alena Rynina, age 54, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. Sorry! Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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. As he matured, Sumner developed a phenomenal bass voice that enabled him to reach a double low C on the music scale and landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records as the worlds lowest bass singer. J.D Sumners Funeral Services? Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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". Elvis recorded numerous gospel songs during his career, and he frequently incorporated gospel sounds into his secular music. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. A visitation for Alena will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Nevsky Yablokoff Zoya Porotsky, age 83, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. with George Younce and others. Verify and try again. This is a carousel with slides. Gospel Singer, Songwriter. Elvis relaxed by singing gospel favourites and, fortunately, an impromptu jam session with the Stamps was recorded in 1972. I wish someone would have video or cassette taped it I'd lve a copy. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. (518) 654-9285. Sumner, the deep voice who can be heard prominently on Elvis's posthumous chart-topper, "Way Down". Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. He died while he was touring. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. We have set your language to It doesnt take much research to be reminded that Presley was a mercurial, violent, paranoid man at the end. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. There were several hundred people inattendance. J. D. Sumner was a Southern gospel singer with a booming bass voice, as well as a prolific songwriter, who performed in various groups during his lengthy career, including the Blackwood Brothers and the Stamps. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Performing with this group until 1965, Sumner established a firm reputation as a uniquely talented bass singer. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. L.H. Failed to report flower. 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. The Stamps performed with several other secular artists besides Presley, including Tammy Wynette, Ronnie Milsap, and Jerry Lee Lewis. comforted him afterGeorge's wife, Tammy Wynette, passed away. Jake married Joyce McWaters, the daughter of a gospel promoter, who sang with her cousins in the Gallant Quartet on October 5, 1952. It wasn't "The Lighthouse" which the Stamps did in _Elvison Tour_; the title may have been "Ship Ahoy." 73-year-old Sumner was found dead of a heart To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Contemporary gospel singerMark Lowry told some funny stories about his six-year friendship with J.D. Try again later. In 1956 the Blackwood Brothers Quartet found national acclaim when they won Arthur Godfrey's television talent show. 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.
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