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Is gospel singer Donnie Sumner still alive?

Is gospel singer Donnie Sumner still alive?

John Daniel Sumner (November 19, 1924 – November 16, 1998) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and music promoter noted for his bass voice, and his innovation in the Christian and Gospel music fields.

What happened to Donnie Sumner?

Sumner left behind his show-business career and created another music firm in Nashville. Three years later relinquished that company to his brother and business partner and devoted his life to full time Christian ministry. Since then, he has served as a minister of music, evangelist and pastor.

Are Donnie Sumner and JD Sumner related?

Donnie is the nephew of the late J. D. Sumner, nationally acclaimed as the “world’s lowest bass singer.” Both Donnie and J. D. were closely associated with the late Elvis Presley on both his stage appearances and his recordings.

Where is JD Sumner buried?

J.D. Sumner

Original Name John Daniel
Birth 19 Nov 1924 Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, USA
Death 16 Nov 1998 (aged 73) Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, USA
Burial Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA Show Map
Plot Cross Mausoleum 3rd floor, left hall

Did J.D. Sumner smoke?

J.D. Sumner and the Sunshine Boys were infamous for their worldly lifestyles. They smoked, drank, cavorted with women, etc. (During the years in which Sumner and the Stamps were backing Elvis, Sumner’s nephew, Donnie, who sang in the group, became a drug addict and was lured into the licentious pop music field.)

What was JD Sumner lowest note?

Able to hit the double low C, Sumner was once listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s lowest bass singer. Sumner, who sang at Presley’s funeral in 1977, was a member of the Stamps Quartet, a gospel music group that originated in 1924.

How much does Donnie Sumner make a year?

Donnie Sumner Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family. . Structural Info. Filmography. Net Worth. $700,000. Self. Title. Year.

Who are the family members of Donnie Sumner?

OWNER AND MANAGER at Donnie Sumner is presently Donnie’s occupation. Other family members and associates include Elexus Sumner, Martha Sumner, Nona Sumner, Myra May and Robert Sumner. Read Full Summary Are you Donnie Sumner?

Where did Donnie Sumner live before Hendersonville TN?

Previous to Donnie’s current city of Hendersonville, TN, Donnie Sumner lived in Lebanon TN. Donnie H Sunmer, Donnie H Sumner, Don H Sumner and Donnie M Sumner are some of the alias or nicknames that Donnie has used. OWNER AND MANAGER at Donnie Sumner is presently Donnie’s occupation.

Why did Donnie Sumner walk away from rock and roll?

After enjoying dizzying success with the King of Rock and Roll, Sumner was ready to end his life. It was then that he decided to walk away from it all. That story and many, many others are shared in In the Shadow of Kings (see the Boomerocity review of it here).