J.D. Sumner
Biography
John Daniel "J. D." Sumner was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and music promoter noted for his bass voice. Sumner sings the final note on the Elvis Presley song "Way Down", a C1. His vocal range extended below the lowest playable note on the piano, reaching the note G0 in a 26-second vocal slide at a concert while singing backing vocals for Presley. There are some claiming he reached an Eb0 in a recorded live concert while singing with the Blackwood Brothers, however this cannot be verified. He was famous for his group J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet and his associations with the Blackwood Brothers and Elvis Presley.
Known For
Self - Vocals, The Stamps
Elvis on Tour
Himself
This Is My Story
Himself
The Sweetest Song I Know
Himself
Atlanta Homecoming
Self
All Day Singing at The Dome
Self - backing vocals (uncredited)
Elvis in Concert
Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The Lost Performances
Self - Band
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
Band Member
Quick on the Trigger
Self
The Elvis I Knew
Kennedy Center Homecoming
Sunday Meetin' Time
Feelin' At Home
Guitar Player (uncredited)
Challenge of the Range
Self - Vocals
Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
vocals
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
A Tribute To George Younce
Gaither's Pond: The Lure Depths
Self (archive footage)
Elvis: A Life in Music
Self - backing vocals (uncredited)
Elvis In Concert Remastered
Self (archive footage)
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
21
Gender
Male
Birthday
1924-11-19
Place of Birth
Lakeland, Florida
Also Known As