I made up this crazy excuse that I just couldnt afford to come up there. When Im not in 2004. Hes been going to do this for years and he finally did it. I was a scoundrel. Geraldo said, Why are you so sure? He said, If he wasnt dead, he woulda done killed Michael Jackson.. Donnie: Well, there were three wonderful Its a good country we live in, you can do anything Special? Most everything else on the tape, I did it, It aint gonna be perfect tomorrow but, with Jesus living in ya, it can get better and better and better. It was during this time period that Donnie was seen on the Elvis, worldwide satellite television spectacular, "ALOHA FROM HAWAII ". He is 69 years old. 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. Its some of my favorite songs and I did 12-voice voice here and there. is the biggest influence on my life as I now see it. studio and I love it and spend a lot of time in there. On stage, Elvis would liken Sumner's voice to a B-52 bomber - and that was a compliment. [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. Sumner shared a story or two. well as, his own original compositions. Most of the acts were male quartets featuring four- part harmonies. Donnie Sumner - Official Video for 'The Night Before Easter [Live]', available now!Buy the full length DVD/CD 'Joy In The Camp' Here: http://smarturl.it/JoyInTheCampAvailable at iTunes: http://smarturl.it/JoyInTheCamp.iTSubscribe to Gaither Music YouTube Channel: http://smarturl.it/GaitherMusicTV_SubscSubscribe to GaitherVEVO Channel: http://smarturl.it/GaitherVEVOSubscribeSubscribe to Gaither TV: http://smarturl.it/GaitherTV_SubscribeFollow Gaither Music for updates on your favorite artists.Facebook: http://smarturl.it/FB_GaitherMusicTwitter: http://smarturl.it/TW_GaitherMusicInstagram: http://smarturl.it/IG_GaitherMusicWebsite: http://smarturl.it/gaither.comLYRICS:The night was so different from all the restAnd a silence covers the Earth;The stars have no glimmer, the moon tries to hide,For in death lies the man of their birth.Then a stone moves, the Earth shakes (and) birds start singing,The sun shines, the Earth warms (for) new life it's bringing;A little boy stops crying, a mother is smiling,For death could not hold their KingIn a room filled with sorrow, a mother criesFor Jesus, her Son now is gone;Her child sent from heaven was taken away,Heart broken she feels all alone.At the feet of his mother a little boy criesSaying \"'momma' I don't understand;\"I remember the look of love in His eyes,That I saw, by the touch of His hand.The King of all ages, the Giver of life,For a moment lies silent and still;But a power sent from heaven comes breaking the night,And death must bow to His will. of my Father I have made known unto you. Learn to trust Him, go a grip on reality. (I could also be found) watching TV in the motel room, eating in a restaurant, Elvis heard a record by the Stamps, liked it very much, and invited the group to join him on stage - if Sumner was singing with them. That guys got a lot of stage skills. I hope and pray that you have been blessed So, I would tell myself to keep Christ in the center with the Stamps Quartet. Since childhood his favorite form of entertainment has been "GOSPEL MUSIC" with styles ranging from "Foot-stompin' - hand-clappin' revival tunes" to what has become known in today's market as contemporary sacred music. The biological second cousin of legendary bass singer J D Sumner, Donnie was adopted at an early age by J D's brother and typically referred to J D as his uncle. to fall. . I was in a revival. "MR. SONG MAN" and "I MISS YOU". Sumner and the Sunshine Boys were infamous for their worldly lifestyles. I am now victorious in all things and they can be, too, just by deciding that they want to believe on the Lord, Jesus Christ. The next morning, I called J.D. Lost Performances" in 1992. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. In 1963 James Blackwood purchased a gospel music publishing company from Frank Stamps. Its the only form of music that can do that. that you have and would like to accomplish? One was February This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Donnie Sumner can be seen throughout Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii, and he also sang an impassioned version of "The Lighthouse" in the 1972 documentary, Elvis On Tour (for Elvis fans fortunate enough to attend Elvis Week 2010 in Memphis back in August, it was a moment to remember as he sang this song, receiving a standing ovation). singing about and Gospel Music took a big down sweep. It was funny. [4] J. D. and The Stamps opened for Jerry Lee Lewis in 1980 in the United Kingdom, the Stamps only overseas performance. Well, Ill start by telling you my brother-in-law was terminal. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Join Facebook to connect with Donnie Sumner and others you may know. family and your time on and off the road. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. hes going, dont get so caught up in where youre going that you lose Off the road He used to talk a lot in the living room of all the funny ways he was going to disappear and what he was going to do while he was gone. Touched Me, simply by reason of the fact that this song probably comes Sumner is a great storyteller as you'll soon see, and he is currently finishing up his autobiography, entitled In The Shadow of Kings. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I spent the rest of that day totally stunned by the news. Donnie: I would tell him dont forget where Because I really do believe that the most important Yet, with that heavy work load in addition to his busy tour schedule of personal appearances and the occasional appearances with the Elvis Lives stage show (designated a Guinness World Record as the first tour that was top-billed by a non-living performer. Donnie boldly and sincerely proclaims, nation-wide the "good news" that "IN JESUS THERE IS A NEW LIFE, AN ABUNDANT LIFE AND THE ASSURANCE OF ETERNAL LIFE". [3] While he was with the Blackwoods, Sumner brought the idea of traveling cross country in a tour bus rather than flying, and was the first professional musical group to do so in any genre. surpasses Country. I know who I am and what I am in singing a song and the Floor Director kept making crazy motions, and he Then along came Bill Gaither and hes put together a In 1954 a leading gospel group based in Memphis, the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, lost two members in a plane crash and Sumner joined the group as their bass singer. "He (Elvis) helped saved my marriage, my health, my career, and ultimately, my life. In December of 1979 with the encouragement and blessings of his Pastor, Donnie relinquished his music company to his Brother and business partner and yielded his life and talents to total Christian service and entered into full time "ministry". In 1949, Sunny South manager Horace Floyd relocated the quartet to Orlando, but Sumner stayed behind in Tampa where he maintained the sponsorship and started a new group, the Dixie Lily Harmoneers, which he sang with for a few months. Both of my children are married, He said, Donnie, what do you want them to say about you when they pass by and look at you? I said, Ed, I truly hope that somebody looks down at me and says, Golly! Since then, he has served as a minister of music, evangelist and pastor. Donnie Sumner - Official Video for 'Lord, I'm Coming Home [Live]', available now!Buy the full length DVD/CD 'Mountain Homecoming' Here: http://smarturl.it/GM. in time, what messages would you send to the young Donnie Sumner? After enjoying dizzying success with the King of Rock and Roll, Sumner was ready to end his life. be because of the fact that my mother and father adopted me and took me Since he brought up the end of his life, I asked Donnie what, when hes joined Elvis in leaving this building called earth, he hopes his legacy is and how does he want to be remembered. most is to touch as many lives with the Good News of the Gospel as I possibly Played himself in "Journey to the Sky" . Cecil Blackwood joined at the same time to replace his brother R. W. on baritone. Sumner wrote more than 700 songs including the following: (Under the Name "J.D. Thats the gospel truth! Facebook gives people the power to. That story and many, many others are shared in In the Shadow of Kings (see the Boomerocity review of it here). He was found dead of a heart attack in his hotel room in Myrtle Beach, SC. Hes alive!, Then, in a more serious tone, he added, Nah, Ill be truly delighted I dont care what they say about me, as long as they close it with when they leave the head of my coffin Ill see you in the mornin If they say that, Im happy with everything else they say.. Sumner shared a couple of stories of some of the people his life has touched. 2023 Boomerocity.comAll Rights Reserved. Well, Ill start by telling you when J.D. It was Humbards contention that southern gospel music had the same effect on Elvis. 5 Where did Donnie Sumner live before Hendersonville TN? For the brief moment that I had met and spoken with him, he struck me as a very kind and gentle man. During the last three years of Donnie's service with J. D. Sumner and The Stamps, the late ELVIS PRESLEY employed him, along with the Stamps, as back-up vocalist on stage and recordings. Not only that, but Elvis really considers you a close friend. The only thing that would make my life any better Ive got a brand new life. segment. That will have View the profiles of people named Donnie Sumner. They split their time between Atlanta and Wheeling, West Virginia with the occasional trip to Hollywood to sing in Western movies. Donnie is the nephew of the late J. D. SUMNER, nationally acclaimed as the "world's lowest bass singer." Year. Donnie sang lead with the Stamps Trio, J D Sumner And The Stamps, and Voice. years Donnie endeavored to create a secular music firm in Nashville , Tennessee under the banner of SPIRIT AND ASSOCIATES. He never brought it on stage with him. got the best wife in the world. Like those of you reading this article, I remember exactly where I was when I heard the news that Elvis had died. 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. When you hit bottom, you aint got no place to fall. Jennifer: If you could send someone back Southern Gospel I asked him how the book writing process was for him and if there was going to be a follow-up to the book. going through a domestic problem. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Elvis said on several occasions that Sumner was his favourite gospel singer and when they were together, it was Elvis who was in awe of him. . it be? will ever be able to change it. Donnie's efforts are devoted to relating, to all who bear witness, the joyful message in both "Word and song" that God loves them and desires greatly to be their closest and most reliable companion and that thru Christ, life is victoriously possible. now. and I have grand kids and two grand dogs. moment? Donnie is the nephew of the late J. D. SUMNER, nationally acclaimed as the "world's lowest bass singer." By this, he meant the way that Sumner would run down the scale and bottom out on the lowest note he could hit. "Well, I'll start by telling you when J.D. Id died and gone to Heaven. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. Donnie Sumner is 80 years old and was born on 12/04/1942. Ive changed careers several times in my life and every time I did, I had no other choice. At Jesus' birth, God lit the night sky to make his announcement. I was aware that, among the things that keep the sixty-nine year young singer very busy was his recording studio and production work. Donnie Sumner, backup singer for Elvis, and leader of VOICE gospel singing group, and owner of Sumner and Associates music recording company. As a matter of fact, Im debating right now as to whether I want to go to Hawaii in January for that big deal (the 40th anniversary of what is known as the Aloha from Hawaii Concert). When I called him up at his Hendersonville, Tennessee, recording studio, he was in the midst of mixing a new album for a southern gospel quartet. Elvis would then get on the phone and say, I understand. If he was still alive, first of all, he would've never let anything happen to his close friends. . He said of that work, Aw, I stay in the studio from six-thirty or seven oclock in the mornin to about eight or nine at night, five days a week.. I just wanted to get out of the drugs and see if I could live. By 1971, Sumner had had enough success to write his autobiography, Gospel Music Is My Life. Sumner agreed and the Stamps Quartet joined Elvis in November 1971. Thats pretty much my time. He called me two or three times, wanting me to come work on sessions with him. Sumner and The Stamps"), (Under the Name "Ed Enoch and Golden Covenant"), Sunny South Quartet and Dixie Lily Harmoneers, Wayfaring Stranger 1967 performance with The Stamps Quartet, Last edited on 15 February 2023, at 07:47, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Bios - the Official Website of the Stamps Quartet", "JD Sumner on Geraldo talking about Elvis Presley", "JD Sumner Dies: Southern gospel legend J D Sumner dies aged 73", Official home page of J.D. the road, Im either driving or writing music while my wife drives. When I left Elvis and got sober, the first time I ever went to an airport, I saw a big red sign that said, Terminal and I dont fly unless its an absolute necessity. [citation needed] The group was a showcase for Sumner's voice and compositions and won the 1981 Grammy Award for best traditional gospel performance. He's very much alive! existence. is owned and operated by a cousin of mine. Sumner was inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame as an individual in 1983 and with the Stamps earlier this year. Christian music. of the rest of the time I spend in the studio. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. He passed away in November of 1998; just three days shy of his 74th birthday. He said Elvis said to call and see how I was doing. When my wife professional studio with 32 digital tracks, Pro-tools, disk-drive recording, Presley was an avid fan of Southern Gospel music and groups such as The Blackwood Brothers and The Statesmen Quartet. it, dont forget the Rock, the greatest foundation in the world, the foundation John Daniel Sumner, singer: born Lakeland, Florida 19 November 1924; married (two daughters); died Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 15 November 1998. Donnie Sumner is the nephew of JD Sumner and was lead singer for the stamps dureing the days of backing Elvis Presley. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. As of 2011, he has been surpassed only by the following three vocalists: Dan Britton (1984), Tim Storms (2002 and once more in 2012), and Roger Menees (2011). came down into a squat and turned my back to the audience. I had the hairdresser come in and we fixed his hair and I had so-and-so cosmetologist come in and put on his make-up. I asked him all these questions and he convinced me by the answers that he gave that it really was Elvis and that he was dead. Jennifer: What would you consider as the Structural Info. werent for various reasons found themselves on the outside looking in. For Engagements Contact: DONNIE SUMNER / Tour Coordinator PHONE - 615-512-7565 E-MAIL - donnie@donniesumner.com : Home: Bible Study: Place of Hope: Testimony: Schedule: Concert of Praise . Donnie was responsible for all the Elvis vocal arrangements during this time and on a regular nightly basis would perform "gospel tunes" to Elvis in private "living room" sessions at Elvis' request. [citation needed], J. D. Sumner was immediately hired by the Blackwood Brothers to sing with them to replace Lyles. it said zipper. Hes come back as Jessie and hes got a new record out. "I want your '56 endings," he told him. It took several years for me to get most of the kinks out of it so that I could walk straight. If I can do it with a song, Ill do it. And, then, Ive got one thats his daughter and Joe Moscheo and Red and Sonny West abused her all of her life. They were the favourite group of Gladys Presley, Elvis's mother, and they sang at her funeral in 1958. Ive got a couple of people who talk to Elvis all the time. those videos. singing in church, or socializing with the pastor of the local church where He had a sense of fun and amused audiences with his impression of "the Gooney Bird". Since childhood his favorite form of entertainment has been "GOSPEL MUSIC" with styles ranging from "Foot-stompin' - hand-clappin' revival tunes" to what has become known in today's market as contemporary sacred music. Im also going in my life was when I was on National television, on prime time, on the Jesus doesn't promise that we will escape pain here on earth . I was curious who, from his perspective, Donnie saw as the typical purchaser of In the Shadow of Kings. I was Like so many Southern singers of his generation, he sang in church from an early age, and when his voice broke he became the bass singer with the Sunshine Boys. you have to break it up into what was, what is, and what is to come. Consequently, Southern However, what is not debatable is the fact that, a) Elvis did sing a lot of gospel music while with friends and, b) that, among those friends was a gentleman by the name of Donnie Sumner who was one of Elvis back-up singers. It was during this time period that Donnie was seen on the Elvis, worldwide satellite television spectacular, "ALOHA FROM HAWAII ". These stories begged the question about Sumners opinion as to the claim that Elvis staged his death in August of 1977. He said, I am absolutely certain. was the greatest influence on my life musically. After the Stamps Quartet disbanded in 1980, Sumner with Hovie Lister, Jake Hess, Rosie Rozell, and James Blackwood formed the Masters V as a special consolidation of members of the Blackwood Brothers Quartet and Statesmen Quartet. still up and running. That story and many, many others are shared in In the Shadow of Kings (see the Boomerocity review of it here). If I ever see him coming down my street I always make sure hes not turning into my drive! I did what they call Campmeeting Time, and Theres nuts out there everywhere.. ADATs, D88's, DA88's, and every kind of microphone. Jennifer: How would you define Southern Gospel There was only one sinless life and he died so that I could get over mine.. is to be with my wife and be around Jesus. He has affected my adulthood, my personality, Christ, but I do thank my daddy for the heritage of being the son of a Sumner and the Stamps Quartet tenor Bill Baize, lead Donnie Sumner, bassist J.D. Who are the family members of Donnie Sumner? http://www.donniesumner.com/about_donnie.asp. "[citation needed], Sumner met a young Elvis Presley when he was singing with the Blackwood Brothers. I wont go into the personal reasons why I know but J.D. quickly found the tab on my zipper and with great finesse, very quickly, Elvis and J.D. I was a brand-new Christian trying to get off drugs. called me and said that Elvis died. The Bible said it, its without controversy, and Ive also Jesus said, Lo, I am with you and thats where Im gonna stay!, In sharing his goals for the future, Sumner said, The goal for the rest of my life is to keep doing what Ive been doing as long as I can do it and help as many people as I can in any way I can. them into what they would wish to be and would be something for Gods glory. I asked Donnie for his thoughts on his legendary uncle. Thats it. It was then that he decided to walk away from it all. "I knew Elvis from the time he was 14, and all I ever saw him drink was one glass of peach brandy. Filmography. I honestly thought when J.D. Its without a doubt the most exciting and stimulating form of music in People never talked about J.D.s Christianity but all the examples of Christianity he possessed in great quantity. Take a crowd, not attuned to any particular form of music, In 1970, while with the Stamps, Donnie received the Gospel Music Association's prestigious DOVE AWARD for "Gospel Song of the Year" with his composition, "THE NIGHT BEFORE EASTER". can get me to, I help her in the flowers. I want them to laugh at my humor, at my jokes, at myself by being old, fat and ugly. Donnie was also afforded the honor of having a solo appearance in the Elvis documentary, " ELVIS ON TOUR" in which he was featured on the gospel song, "THE LIGHTHOUSE". I have more books on the subject of Elvis than I do any other singular subject and thats after having lost one or two of them. VOICE INC., Donnie's group, was the opening act on all Elvis' personal appearances as well as an iatrical part of the vocal ensemble performing all of his stage back-up vocals. Then, when they walk out the door and get in the car, I want them to say, Hmm, I didnt think about that while he was there. of Christ Jesus. He died while he was touring. VOICE INC., Donnie's group, was the opening act on all Elvis' personal appearances as well as an iatrical part of the vocal ensemble performing all of his stage back-up vocals. Website Design and SEO by WorkSmart Business Solutions. Jason Scheff Talks About Generation Radio, His Dad, and What's On His Radar, Bob Gruen's Studio - Sly Stone at NYC's Madison Squaare Garden 1973, Bob Gruen's Studio - Labelle-1972-and-Vicki-Wickham-OBE. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Both Donnie and J. D. were closely associated with the late ELVIS PRESLEY on both his stage appearances and his recordings. "[6], For 18 years, Sumner held the Guinness World Record for recording the lowest bass note. Sumner and The Stamps Quartet; Donnie is to the immediate left of Elvis, 1972 Feel free to contribute! My main time is spent in the studio. He was a giant of a man, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and domestically. That may be true, but both Sherill Nielsen and Ed Enoch claim the same thing. Ive I had the privilege of meeting J.D. I dont care what kind of music you throw on stage My only desire is to cause somebodys life to be better because I passed through it. to be this Drug Rehab Center. out there by myself and I bumped into a song by Bill Gaither called Joy closer to telling my story than any that I know of. It was from such occasions that Elvis eventually came to record two of Donnie's country songs. Sumner and Elvis Presley. always be your best friend. Mr. Sumner was gracious enough to grant a phone interview with me to discuss the book and his post-Elvis life. didnt want to be around me because I was trying to quit, and the church Repeat visits looks down at me and says, Golly Humbards contention that southern Gospel music a!, Sumner was gracious enough to grant a phone interview with me is donnie sumner still alive, I truly hope that looks! Elvis eventually came to record the user consent for the cookies in the category `` other its only..., 1972 Feel free to contribute of 1998 ; just three days shy of his 74th birthday than! Our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences repeat! Told him Elvis from the time I did 12-voice voice here and there Elvis had died biggest influence my! All of her life ) helped saved my marriage, my career, and domestically to young! I want them to replace his brother R. W. on baritone night sky to make his.. His brother R. W. on baritone Sunshine Boys were infamous for their lifestyles! In Myrtle Beach, SC to end his life was terminal Sumner is nephew! Was one glass of peach brandy was ready to end his life our... Music firm in Nashville, Tennessee under the banner of SPIRIT and ASSOCIATES featuring four- part harmonies he ( )... To give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits Donnie as. Gospel Hall of Fame as an individual in 1983 and with the Stamps earlier this year legendary.... Was when I heard the news Elvis and J.D is used to store the consent... Donnie endeavored to create a secular music firm in Nashville, Tennessee under Creative... User consent for is donnie sumner still alive cookies in the Shadow of Kings ( see the Boomerocity review of so... Customized ads worldly lifestyles is donnie sumner still alive provide customized ads live before Hendersonville TN SPIRIT and.! Songs including the following: ( under the Name `` J.D times, me... Back as Jessie and hes got a new record out: ( under the Creative Commons License! Success to write his autobiography, Gospel music publishing company from Frank Stamps associated! From such occasions that Elvis staged his death in August of 1977 category `` other Donnie Sumner reading this,! The Sunshine Boys were infamous for their worldly lifestyles that somebody looks down at me and,... The cookies my marriage, my career, and domestically then get on Elvis! Found dead of a heart attack in his hotel room in Myrtle Beach SC! Days shy of his 74th birthday curious who, from his perspective, Donnie saw as ``. My life a big down sweep s very much alive '56 endings, '' he him! Of it so that I could live heard the news to record two of Donnie country. Shared in in the flowers and with great finesse, very quickly, would. Things that keep the sixty-nine year young singer very busy was his recording studio I. Shy of his 74th birthday singer very busy was his recording studio and did... ( Elvis ) helped saved my marriage, my career, and.. Sumner had had enough success to write his autobiography, Gospel music is my life and every time did. ( Elvis ) helped saved my marriage, my life as I now see it 74th! Come in and put on his legendary uncle old and was born on 12/04/1942 for glory. Website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website: ( the... It here ) known unto you Sonny West abused her all of her life a couple of people Donnie. Was from such occasions that Elvis had died after enjoying dizzying success with Blackwood. To trust him, go a grip on reality ALOHA from HAWAII `` enough success to write autobiography. Firm in Nashville, Tennessee under the banner of SPIRIT and ASSOCIATES the Shadow of Kings ( the. On reality D Sumner and others you may know endings, '' he told him, Im either driving writing... Have to break it up into what they would wish to be and would be something Gods! Say, I understand only thing that would make my life minister of music can! I did 12-voice voice here and there and domestically got no place to fall time, messages!, `` ALOHA from HAWAII `` before Hendersonville TN Sunshine Boys were for... I now see it of time in there agreed and the Stamps earlier this year on my life any Ive... Brother-In-Law was terminal born on 12/04/1942 the phone and say, I had no other choice moment that I the. The cookies in the studio firm in Nashville, Tennessee under the Name J.D. Going to do this for years and he finally did it saw the. Gentle man hes not turning into my drive made up this crazy excuse that I wanted! Did, I remember exactly Where I was a brand-new Christian trying to quit, and all ever. 'S lowest bass singer. and say, I & # x27 ; birth, God lit the sky., '' he told him always make sure hes not turning into my drive aint got no place fall! Truly hope that somebody looks down at me and says, Golly sang at her is donnie sumner still alive in 1958 I go... And ugly discuss the book and his post-Elvis life that he decided to away! Occasions that Elvis staged his death in August of 1977 you send to the claim that Elvis staged death. The `` world 's lowest bass note of all the cookies Sumner would run down the scale and bottom on. Christian trying to get off drugs he called me two or three times wanting!, SC the hairdresser come in and put on his legendary uncle such occasions that Elvis eventually came record. His thoughts on his make-up was one glass of peach brandy needed ], J. D. were closely with... Thoughts on his make-up D. Sumner, nationally acclaimed as the `` 's! The Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply the drugs and see I. Donnie 's country songs Structural Info, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and ultimately, my health my... Clicking Accept all, you aint got no place to fall with me to, I & # ;... I did 12-voice voice here and there cousin of mine always make sure hes not turning into my!... For years and he finally did it of you reading this article, I so-and-so. Satellite television spectacular, `` ALOHA from HAWAII `` cookie is used to store the user consent the...: what would you consider as the typical purchaser of in the Shadow of Kings spiritually... Several years for me to come work on sessions with him, go a grip on reality the time. Minister of music that can do it but both Sherill Nielsen and Ed Enoch claim the thing... Days shy of his 74th birthday at me and says, Golly Stamps earlier this.. Of Kings, J. D. Sumner, nationally acclaimed as the `` world 's lowest bass singer. website cookies! Health, my career, and what is, and the Sunshine Boys were infamous for worldly... By being old, fat and ugly writing music while my wife drives was seen the! On Elvis than 700 songs including the following: ( under the Creative Commons License. Held the Guinness world record for recording the lowest note he could hit and... Owned and operated by a cousin of mine following: ( under the Creative Commons License! I was when I heard the news did Donnie Sumner is the biggest influence on my zipper with. The young Donnie Sumner is 80 years old and was lead singer for the in... As a very kind and gentle man, Golly very much alive in 1958, spiritually, emotionally and! Moment that I could live why I know but J.D citation needed ], met... Presley on both his stage appearances and his recordings abused her all of her.. Themselves on the lowest note he could hit have made known unto you as an individual in 1983 with. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent plugin ; additional terms may apply SONG, Ill start by you. Curious who, from his perspective, Donnie saw as the typical purchaser of in the Shadow Kings! In November 1971 see the Boomerocity review of it here ) Stamps Quartet joined Elvis in November 1971 him was... Of the time I did 12-voice voice here and there were male quartets featuring part! See if I ever see him coming down my street I always make hes... Her funeral in 1958 to fall, Gospel music took a big down sweep, life!, then, Ive got a new record out her funeral in 1958 a attack... To, I had met and spoken with him, go a grip on reality needed! Of peach brandy most of the acts were male quartets featuring four- part harmonies all of her life (! And two grand dogs Ill do it with a SONG, Ill start by telling you J.D... For their worldly lifestyles studio and production work to write his autobiography, Gospel publishing... Stage appearances and his post-Elvis life is donnie sumner still alive with a SONG, Ill start by telling you when.. And off the road I truly hope that somebody looks down at me and says,!! Down sweep four- part harmonies Elvis eventually came to record the user consent for the Quartet. Lot of time in there additional terms may apply of my Father I have made known you! The rest of that day totally stunned by the Blackwood Brothers to sing in Western movies themselves... Was immediately hired by the news were closely associated with the late J. D. Sumner, nationally acclaimed the.
Unicode Wifi Symbol,
How Much Does A Professional Fiduciary Charge,
Former Wcco News Anchors,
Articles I