Johnny Adams | |
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 Adams performing at the 1997 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Laten John Adams, Jr. |
| Also known as | The Tan Canary |
| Born | January 5, 1932 |
| Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | September 14, 1998 (aged 66) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Gospel, R&B, soul, jazz |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | c.1950–1998 |
| Labels | Ric, Gone, Modern, Watch, SSS International, Atlantic, Ariola, Rounder |
Laten John Adams Jr. (January 5, 1932 – September 14, 1998),[1] 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.
- ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues - A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara: Praeger Publishers. p. 178. ISBN 978-0313344237.