Johnny Adams Musical artist

Laten John Adams (January 5, 1932 – September 14, 1998), known as Johnny Adams, 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.

Personal facts

Johnny Adams
Alias (AKA)Adams Johnny
Birth dateJanuary 05, 1932
Birth place
New Orleans , United States
Date of deathSeptember 14, 1998
Place of death
Baton Rouge Louisiana , United States
Hometown
Louisiana
New Orleans
United States

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Musical artist

Career started1950
Career ended1998
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Jazz
Rhythm and blues
Soul music
Gospel music
record label
Ariola Records
Atlantic Records
Ric Records
Rounder Records
Modern Records

Johnny Adams on Wikipedia

External resources

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