Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.josephgduffy.com for the Tumbarello Minna Garber, age 75, of New York passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. [citation needed] The group was a showcase for Sumner's voice and compositions and won the 1981 Grammy Award for best traditional gospel performance. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Sumner and The Stamps Quartet"), (now simply as "J.D. Southern Gospel Singer. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Jake won several others awards too numerous to mention. We are committed to protecting your privacy. In 1965, he left the Blackwood Brothers to become the bass singer and leader of the Stamps. I was very glad that I had attended. Sumner page Return to Willie Nelson Museum page, Leave J.D. He was predeceased by : his parents, Robert and Elizabeth. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The Cathedrals then sang two songs. The lineup of Fred Daniel on tenor, Ed Wallace on lead, Ace Richman on baritone, and J. D. on bass continued on for five years until June 30, 1954. Oops, we were unable to send the email. [citation needed]. The story of J. D. Sumner & the Stamps. He will always be remembered for his unique low voice, and his great sense of humor. He helped establish gospel music as mainstream American music. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? J.D. Millions of people watched as the funeral train passed. As a teenager, Elvis Presley idolized Sumner's singing after seeing him perform with the Sunshine Boys. Failed to delete memorial. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. In 1969 he joined J.D. You can always change this later in your Account settings. He was 73. Elvis hired J. D. and the Stamps as his full-time backup singing group in late 1971. also sang with Elvis Presley as backup along with "The Sunshine Boys," "The BlackWood Quartet," and "J.D. [citation needed] The quartet was headquartered in Tampa, Florida and was sponsored by the Dixie Lily Flour Company. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Scott D. Sumner of Goshen, New York, born in New York, New York, who passed away on September 15, 2021. It was also during this time he met Elvis Presley. Sumner was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall Of Fame as an As he said in his autobiography, "Gospel music is more than standing on a stage or a way to make a living. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. After his discharge, he formed group the "The Sunny Side Boys." Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Performing with this group until 1965, Sumner established a firm reputation as a uniquely talented bass singer. He is included in The Guinness Book of Records as the world's lowest bass singer. He served in the U.S. military during World War II. Jake credits it for saving his life. Find the obituary of Scott D. Sumner (1966 - 2021) from Goshen, NY. But in 1963, he became the leader of the long-standing Stamps Quartet, which propelled him to lasting recognition. 2022 The Inspired Funeral. That year, too, he started a new version of The Statesmen, but a year later a doctor ordered him off the road for health reasons. Sumner, Grammy Award-winning gospel singer known for his work with the Stamps Quartet, a backup group for Elvis Presley, has died. Hess was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1997 and SESAC presented him with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Frank Breeden, president of the Gospel Music Assn., called Sumner an industry pioneer and gospel music legend and said that by continuing to perform until his death the singer truly devoted his life to furthering gospel music., Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Daisy Jones & the Six becomes the first fictional band to hit No. Elvis, naturally, is irreplaceable but so is Sumner; few singers can hit the lowest G on the piano. Sumner Interview (Elvis Presley/Stamps Quartet). As he matured, Sumner developed a phenomenal bass voice that enabled him to reach a double low C on the music scale and landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records as the worlds lowest bass singer. He sang a beautiful song comparing Jesus to aship's captain. He and the Stamps recorded and toured with Presley as his backup singers through most of the 1970s. Sumner, the deep voice who can be heard prominently on Elvis's posthumous chart-topper, "Way Down". John Daniel Sumner was born on November 19, 1924, in Lakeland, Florida. & The Stamps early last year. "[citation needed] Presley's death hit Sumner hard and The Stamps sang at Presley's funeral and Sumner credits Presley with saving his own life by intervening with his own alcohol use. Thanks for your help! The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. J.D. By clicking 'Send comment' you consent to Cross Rhythms storing and processing your personal data. J.D. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Try again later. [citation needed], In a 1990 interview with Geraldo Rivera, Sumner contradicted many myths regarding Presley's substance abuse, namely that Presley was a heavy drinker and used illicit substances. There was an error deleting this problem. He then performed with this group for the rest of his career. There is a problem with your email/password. While family and close friends were mourning the loss of their loved one, tens of thousands came to Memphis. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6975/jd-sumner. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Born in Lakeland, Florida, became inspired to sing after hearing Frank Stamps perform. Failed to remove flower. The Sunshine Boys 1989 with J.D. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Sumner page Return to Home Page, Willie Nelson and Friends Museum | Nashville Souvenirs | 2613A McGavock Pike | Nashville, TN 37214 | 615-885-1515, 2023 Willie Nelson and Friends Museum and General Store. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [8][9], J.D. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. In his later years he enjoyed performing at the Gaither Homecoming concerts. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8236839/jake-hess. He was found dead of a heart attack in his hotel room in Myrtle Beach, SC. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Try again later. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 232K views 8 years ago John Daniel "J. D." Sumner (November 19, 1924 - November 16, 1998) This interview was shot November 12, 1998 just 4 days before his death. Because of his various commitments, Sumner was managing, rather than singing with, the Stamps. He released his final project "Gotta get a God said" on October 2003. He began his musical career as pianist for the Dixie Melody Boys and then The Oak Ridge Boys. The Stamps can be heard on most of the records Presley made from 1972 to 1977. We have set your language to You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Bill Gaitherspoke about working with J.D. Alan Kendall. cemeteries found in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. Sumner was most noted as the leader of the Stamps Quartet, which became known as J. D. Sumner & The Stamps. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. (I live fifty miles north of Nashville.) Here is all you want to know, and more! 7 Sherman Ave, Corinth, New . This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. recorded with Elvis Presley between 1972 and 1977. Sumner died of a heart attack after a concert on November 16, 1998just three days shy of his 74th birthday. We might think Lady Dis death initiated the blanket of bundled flowers on the ground in homage, but Presley got all that, and good gospel music from his best collaborators and backup singers. [citation needed], J. D. Sumner was immediately hired by the Blackwood Brothers to sing with them to replace Lyles. wasimpressed by their arrangement of the song.) Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 73-year-old Sumner was found dead of a heart attack in his hotel room in Myrtle Beach, SC. based on information from your browser. He (Presley) would fire you for using marijuana, he detested cocaine, and barely approved of me drinking. Sumner stated, Jake Hess took gospel music from the dirt road, paved it, and broadened it into a four-lane highway by forming several groups and launching his solo career. I believe it was Ed Enoch who said the last song J.D. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. For more information about how we care for your data please see our privacy policy. I was in tears. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Elvis loved the song How Great Thou Art so much that he sang it several times. Loving father of Giovanni, Catherine and Audrey A Tumbarello, age 82, of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Send Flowers Publish an Obituary. Jake married Joyce McWaters, the daughter of a gospel promoter, who sang with her cousins in the Gallant Quartet on October 5, 1952. "I want your '56 endings," he told him. 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