Johnny Carter (singer)
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| Birth name | John E. Carter |
| Born | June 2, 1934 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | August 21, 2009 (aged 75) Harvey, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Rhythm and blues, Doo-wop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1960–2009 |
| Associated acts | The Flamingos, The Dells |
Johnny Carter | |
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| Service/ | U.S. Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John E. Carter (June 2, 1934 – August 21, 2009) was an American doo-wop and R&B singer. He was a founding member of The Flamingos and a member of The Dells. Both groups have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making Carter one of the few multiple inductees.
He joined The Dells as a replacement for Johnny Funches in 1960 and remained an active member of the group until his death. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served as a cook. Carter died of lung cancer in Harvey, Illinois at the age of 75.[1]
References[]
- ^ Grimes, William (25 August 2009). "John E. Carter, Doo-Wop Falsetto, Dies at 75". The New York Times.
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Categories:
- 1934 births
- 2009 deaths
- Deaths from lung cancer
- American male singers
- African-American singers
- American rhythm and blues musicians
- The Flamingos members
- 20th-century American singers
- 20th-century male singers
- United States Army soldiers
- Burials in Illinois