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Laten John Adams Jr. (January 5, 1932 – September 14, 1998), 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.
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Born Lathen John Adams on January 5, 1932, in New Orleans, LA; died on September 14, 1998, in Baton Rouge, LA; married Judy Adams. Career: Began singing career at age 15; debut single, “I Won’t Cry,” 1959; had first national hit with “Release Me,” 1968; continued performing in and around New Orleans, 1970s; signed with Rounder Records, 1984; record...
Singles
“I Won’t Cry,”Ric, 1959. “A Losing Battle,”Ric, 1962. “Release Me,”SSS, 1968. “Reconsider Me,”SSS, 1969. “I Can’t Be All Bad,”SSS, 1969.
Albums
Heart and Soul, SSS, 1969. Christmas in New Orleans, Ace, 1975. Stand by Me, Chelsea, 1976. After All the Good Is Gone, Ariola, 1978. From the Heart, Rounder, 1984. After Dark, Rounder, 1986. Room with a View of the Blues, Rounder, 1987. Walking on a Tightrope: The Songs of Percy Mayfield, Rounder, 1989. Johnny Adams Sings Doc Pomus: The Real Me, Rounder, 1991. I Won’t Cry: From the Vaults of Ric & Ron Records, Rounder, 1991. Good Morning Heartache, Rounder, 1993. The Verdict, Rounder, 1995....
Books
Graff, Gary, Josh Freedom Du Lac, and Jim McFarlin, MusicHound R&B: The Essential Album Guide, Visible Ink Press, 1998.
Periodicals
Guardian (London, England), October 6, 1998, p. 22. New Orleans Magazine, December 1998, p. 120. New York Times, September 16, 1998, p. B11; February 27, 1999, p. B9. Record(Bergen County, NJ), March 9, 2000, p. 33. Scotsman (Edinburgh, Scotland), October 14, 1998. Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), September 20, 1998, p. 4FF. Times(London, England), October 9, 1998, p. 27. Times-Picayune(New Orleans, LA), January 1, 1993, p. 16; April 25, 1999, p. E1. Washington Post, December 13, 2000, p. C5.
On-line
“Johnny Adams,” All Music Guide, www.allmusic.com (May 19, 2003). Rounder Records, www.rounder.com (May 19, 2003). —Jeanne M. Lesinski
Johnny Adams was a versatile and influential singer who performed gospel, blues, soul, country, and jazz. He had several local and national hits, but faced challenges with record companies and health issues.
American singer of R&B, jazz, blues and gospel born January 5, 1932 (New Orleans, LA, USA) and died September 14, 1998 (Baton Rouge, LA, USA) aged 66. Known as "The Tan Canary" for the multi-octave range of his singing voice, vocal manners, and falsetto.
Sep 14, 1998 · Johnny Adams was an American R&B/soul singer with an excellent voice. Learn more about his life, career, and discography on AllMusic, a comprehensive music information site.
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Sep 16, 1998 · Johnny Adams, one of the greatest practitioners of New Orleans-style rhythm and blues, died on Monday after a long battle with cancer. The singer, whose clear, trilling voice earned him the ...
