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Johnny Adams

Johnny Adams
Adams performing at the 1997 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Adams performing at the 1997 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Background information
Birth nameLaten John Adams, Jr.
Also known asThe Tan Canary
Born(1932-01-05)January 5, 1932
OriginNew Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedSeptember 14, 1998(1998-09-14) (aged 66)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresGospel, R&B, soul, jazz
OccupationSinger
Years activec.1950–1998
LabelsRic, Gone, Modern, Watch, SSS International, Atlantic, Ariola, Rounder

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.

  1. ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues - A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara: Praeger Publishers. p. 178. ISBN 978-0313344237.

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