Johnny Adams
American singer (1932–1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Laten John Adams Jr. (January 5, 1932 – September 14, 1998),[1] was an American blues, jazz and gospel singer, known as "The Tan Canary" for the multi-octave range of his singing voice, his swooping vocal mannerisms and falsetto. His biggest hits were his versions of "Release Me" and "Reconsider Me" in the late 1960s.
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Birth name | Laten John Adams, Jr. |
Also known as | The Tan Canary |
Born | (1932-01-05)January 5, 1932 |
Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | September 14, 1998(1998-09-14) (aged 66) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
Genres | Gospel, R&B, soul, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | c.1950–1998 |
Labels | Ric, Gone, Modern, Watch, SSS International, Atlantic, Ariola, Rounder |
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