Johnny Carter (singer)
Johnny Carter (June 2, 1934 – August 21, 2009) was an American doo-wop and R&B singer. He was a founding member of The Flamingos and a member of The Dells. Both groups have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making Carter one of the few multiple inductees. He joined The Dells as a replacement for Johnny Funches in 1960 and remained an active member of the group until his death.
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| Birth name | John E. Carter |
| Born | June 2, 1934 Chicago, Illinois United States |
| Died | August 21, 2009 (aged 75) Harvey, Illinois United States |
| Genres | Rhythm and blues, Doo-wop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1960–2009 |
| Associated acts | The Flamingos, The Dells |
Carter died of lung cancer in Harvey, Illinois at the age of 75.[1]
References
- Grimes, William (25 August 2009). "John E. Carter, Doo-Wop Falsetto, Dies at 75". The New York Times.
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