Midnight (musician)

Midnight
Background information
Birth nameJohn Patrick Jr. McDonald
Born(1962-04-29)April 29, 1962
DiedJuly 8, 2009(2009-07-08) (aged 47)
St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1982–2009
LabelsRoadrunner, MCA, Atlantic, Black Lotus Records
Formerly ofCrimson Glory
Websitewww.allsoulsmidnight.com

Midnight (born John Patrick Jr. McDonald, April 29, 1962 – July 8, 2009) was an American musician best known for being the vocalist of Crimson Glory.[1][2][3][4] The band became known for Midnight's "ear-shattering screams", which drew comparisons to Geoff Tate,[5] and "painfully strident delivery."[6]

  1. ^ "Midnight Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  2. ^ Bush, John. "Crimson Glory Biography". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
  3. ^ "Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer MIDNIGHT Dead at 47". Blabbermouth.net. July 8, 2009. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  4. ^ Begai, Carl (September 10, 2009). "CRIMSON GLORY - Midnight Eternal". Brave Words. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
  5. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Crimson Glory - Crimson Glory". Allmusic. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
  6. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Transcendence - Crimson Glory". Allmusic. Retrieved August 22, 2017.