Johnny Adams

Rhythm and blues, Musical Artist

1932 – 1998

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Who was Johnny Adams?

Laten John Adams, 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.

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Born
Jan 5, 1932
New Orleans
Also known as
  • Adams, Johnny
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Sep 14, 1998
Baton Rouge

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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