J.D. Sumner date of birth:
November 19, 1924
How old was J.D. Sumner when died?
73
Where was J.D. Sumner born?
Lakeland, Florida United States
When did J.D. Sumner die?
November 15, 1998
How tall is J.D. Sumner?
6' 5" (196 cm)
What is J.D. Sumner nationality?
American
What is J.D. Sumner's occupation?
Bass singer
What genre is J.D. Sumner's work?
Southern gospel
What instruments does J.D. Sumner play?
Vocals
Short Biography
John Daniel "J. D." Sumner (November 19, 1924 – November 16, 1998) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and music promoter noted for his bass voice. Sumner sings the final note on the Elvis Presley song Way Down, a C1. His vocal range extended below the lowest playable note on the piano, reaching the note G0 in a 26 second vocal slide at a concert while singing backing vocals for Presley. There are some claiming he reached an Eb0 in a recorded live concert while singing with the Blackwood Brothers, however this cannot be verified. He was famous for his group J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet and his associations with the Blackwood Brothers and Elvis Presley.