He (Presley) would fire you for using marijuana, he detested cocaine, and barely approved of me drinking. Feel free to contribute! thing in life is what youre going to do when you draw that last one. Please explain. Vaudeville show. Join Facebook to connect with Donnie Sumner and others you may know. 19 Nov 1924 Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, USA, 16 Nov 1998 (aged 73) Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, USA, Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA Show Map. way. Its at that point that I lay aside all my stage skills, all my humor and just tell them the cold, hard facts. J. D. Sumner first sang with The Sunny South Quartet from 1945 to 1949. J.D. with the Stamps Quartet. For over . When he returned to live performances in 1969, he hired yet another gospel group, the Imperials, featuring one of his favourite singers, Jake Hess. my wife. A valid email address is required when you select contact by email. Cecil Blackwood joined at the same time to replace his brother R. W. on baritone. Ive got a couple of people who talk to Elvis all the time. is still the only remaining form of music that you would find in the old Were supposed to go together. [7] Sumner was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1984 and the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1997. I said, Uncle Jake, are you sure that Elvis is dead? He went through all these things. I was aware that, among the things that keep the sixty-nine year young singer very busy was his recording studio and production work. Donnie Sumner can be seen throughout Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii, and he also sang an impassioned version of "The Lighthouse" in the 1972 documentary, Elvis On Tour (for Elvis fans fortunate enough to attend Elvis Week 2010 in Memphis back in August, it was a moment to remember as he sang this song, receiving a standing ovation). Donnie: I recall several years ago I was ALTHOUGH ELVIS Presley was the King of Rock'n'Roll, he was also a leading gospel singer and he won Grammys for his sacred recordings. If I can do it with a Scripture, Ill do it. Donnie Sumner - Official Video for 'Lord, I'm Coming Home [Live]', available now!Buy the full length DVD/CD 'Mountain Homecoming' Here: http://smarturl.it/GM. Jennifer: Name a song that you would have Please review our Privacy Policy to review how we may use your information. three goals, startin at the bottom: To put down on a piece of paper as much of my story as I could to tell my grandkids. I ministered and sang 28 times that year. Sumner was most noted as the leader of the Stamps Quartet, which became known as J. D. Sumner & The Stamps. It took several years for me to get most of the kinks out of it so that I could walk straight. It was during this time period that Donnie was seen on the Elvis, worldwide satellite television spectacular, "ALOHA FROM HAWAII ". Consequently, Southern Donnie H Sunmer, Donnie H Sumner, Don H Sumner and Donnie M Sumner are some of the alias or nicknames that Donnie has used. Weeping only lasts for the night. I probably sung that thing, over called me and said that Elvis died. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. experienced it. From time to time Elvis would request that Donnie sing one of his "own" original love songs. External links are provided for reference purposes. It was from such occasions that Elvis eventually came to record two of Donnie's country songs. Favorites Jennifer: Who has had the greatest influence A NEW BEGINNING Favorite Group: Martins http://www.donniesumner.com/about_donnie.asp. and worked out my own salvation with fear and trembling and I have my own attired in the pants department. Donnie boldly and sincerely proclaims, nation-wide the "good news" that "IN JESUS THERE IS A NEW LIFE, AN ABUNDANT LIFE AND THE ASSURANCE OF ETERNAL LIFE". Of course, since that time I have done my own study Donnie Sumner, a friend, a colleague and Elvis Presley's personal singer is coming to Bowling Green to share the gospel music and stories of his times with Elvis. after about two minutes of all these wild motions, he brought up a big Hes got a good voice. He also established the National Quartet Convention along with James Blackwood to showcase the various quartets in the industry and the convention became an annual festival and mainstay in the industry that continues to this day. Southern Gospel At the end of "Nearer My God To Thee", Elvis says, "I was singing bass, but J.D. Devoting his life style during this period to faithful discipleship and growing in the "grace and knowledge" of his new found "Lord", Donnie served as "Praise Leader" for one of Nashville's leading "Full Gospel" churches. View version history Edit this wiki Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. The lineup of Fred Daniel on tenor, Ed Wallace on lead, Ace Richman on baritone, and J. D. on bass continued on for five years until June 30, 1954. By this, he meant the way that Sumner would run down the scale and bottom out on the lowest note he could hit. I was a scoundrel. The cream of the industry has been portrayed on We should learn to put Christ in [citation needed] The group was a showcase for Sumner's voice and compositions and won the 1981 Grammy Award for best traditional gospel performance. If youve ever been around more than just one or two Presley fans at a time like, say, at Graceland you will know right away that among the mostly sane and normal people, there are a few who are, ah, heck! [citation needed], In a 1990 interview with Geraldo Rivera, Sumner contradicted many myths regarding Presley's substance abuse, namely that Presley was a heavy drinker and used illicit substances. Sumner was inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame as an individual in 1983 and with the Stamps earlier this year. If He cant be there, for me not to show up. He was found dead of a heart attack in his hotel room in Myrtle Beach, SC. Hes been going to do this for years and he finally did it. In one of the chapters, Donnie Sumner tells the story about how he (and 'Voice') got their contract with Elvis - see excerpt below. Only the big ones. Elvis relaxed by singing gospel favourites and, fortunately, an impromptu jam session with the Stamps was recorded in 1972. Sumner was inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame as an individual in 1983 and with the Stamps earlier this year. And, then, Ive got one thats his daughter and Joe Moscheo and Red and Sonny West abused her all of her life. For the next three years Donnie was a constant houseguest, companion and arranger and associate musician to his friend Elvis. 615-512-7565 They dont see me in all the places of ill repute that I found myself in during that time period. (During the years in which Sumner and the Stamps were backing Elvis, Sumners nephew, Donnie, who sang in the group, became a drug addict and was lured into the licentious pop music field.). that can stimulate you, motivate you, and change you, all in a positive They wouldve never got into any legal problems and Lisa Marie wouldve never gotten into some of the stuff that shes gotten into. I went on with the best Its one of the finest Most everything else on the tape, I did it, After both of us laughing very hard at that comment, Donnie added, "Yeah, I am absolutely positive that he is dead. I thank my mom and dad Since childhood his favorite form of entertainment has been "GOSPEL MUSIC" with styles ranging from "Foot-stompin' - hand-clappin' revival tunes" to what has become known in today's market as contemporary sacred music. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. [citation needed] The quartet was headquartered in Tampa, Florida and was sponsored by the Dixie Lily Flour Company. He also formed the National Quartet Convention, which became the biggest event on the Southern gospel calendar. Sumner responded quickly and unequivocally. Get you a big dream, go for it, nobody can stop you. together, including your relationship with Christ. He was the most human Christian gentleman that I had ever known other than my father. When my wife The biggest influence on my life would I had no idea. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. If I can do it with a song, Ill do it. If I ever see him coming down my street I always make sure hes not turning into my drive! Bye.. After Elvis Presley died thirty years ago this August, like many fans, I devoured every book and article that I could find and afford to learn more about the man. Web Site at: http://www.jennifercampbell.net. Im also going In 1970, while with the Stamps, Donnie received the Gospel Music Association's prestigious DOVE AWARD for "Gospel Song of the Year" with his composition, "THE NIGHT BEFORE EASTER". surpasses Country. before me, byhis is to be with my wife and be around Jesus. Having devoted over forty years of his own life to the world of music, Donnie has carried on the tradition of others in his family who have also made their mark in this industry. After both of us laughing very hard at that comment, Donnie added, Yeah, I am absolutely positive that he is dead. in the studio, Im either helping my wife in the flowers or Im fishing. The major part that this song has probably carried me through one of the Darkest times I guess it would have to be a toss up between my daddy and J.D. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Thats the only thing that I aspire for. [citation needed] Presley lived in Memphis, Tennessee as a young boy and would attend the all night sings at The Ellis Auditorium. J.D. love, and in amid all of that be the kind of person that God would wish When I told Elvis that I would like to resign, he said, Id like to do that, too. Ive got a brand-new projectcoming cue card about twenty-five feet from the stage. Then Ive got one girl that has married Elvis after he died. If he was still alive, first of all, he would've never let anything happen to his close friends. Whether or not that was actually the case may be open for debate. and all kinds of stuff in Southern Gospel Quartets. Donnie Sumner. Sumner And The Stamps, Donnie Sumner both toured and recorded with Elvis. When I first came into Southern didnt want to be around me because I was trying to quit, and the church I do an occasional concert and an occasional Sumner and the Sunshine Boys were infamous for their worldly lifestyles. He was raised the son of a minister and is no newcomer to the world . Those were three beautiful days. Donnie Sumner, raised the son of a minister, is no new comer to the world of Christian music. instilled in me. As I did, I just John Daniel Sumner (November 19, 1924 - November 16, 1998) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and music promoter noted for his bass voice, and his innovation in the Christian and Gospel music fields. Donnie's efforts are devoted to relating, to all who bear witness, the joyful message in both "Word and song" that God loves them and desires greatly to be their closest and most reliable companion and that thru Christ, life is victoriously possible. is a different story. It surpasses Rock and Roll, it surpasses Opera, and it Structural Info. not my better half, shes my best most. This should be liked to have written and tell why. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. So, I would tell myself to keep Christ in the center If you build on anything besides that, its going Recently, I became aware of a new book written by Donnie. Sumner, additional bassist Richard Sterban of future Oak Ridge Boys fame . singing in church, or socializing with the pastor of the local church where I was going through probably the most traumatic time of my life. Presley hired Sumner & The Stamps as his back-up singers in 1971. Elvis and J.D. was the greatest influence on my life musically. In December of 1979 with the encouragement and blessings of his Pastor, Donnie relinquished his music company to his Brother and business partner and yielded his life and talents to total Christian service and entered into full time "ministry". Then, when they walk out the door and get in the car, I want them to say, Hmm, I didnt think about that while he was there. John Daniel Sumner (November 19, 1924 - November 16, 1998) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and music promoter noted for his bass voice, and his innovation in the Christian and Gospel music fields. I had to ask Sumner if his friendship with Elvis was harmed by his departure or, for that matter, what his Uncle J.D.s reaction was. Who invented Google Chrome in which year? I didnt care. Presley replied he had no money to get into the show, and Sumner said "Son you come find me when you want to get in, money or not. They wouldve never had any financial problems. "I want your '56 endings," he told him. Donnie: I would tell him dont forget where I dont do the little ones and I dont go overseas. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. I spent the rest of that day totally stunned by the news. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. In 1972 Donnie resigned from the Stamps Quartet and organized his own group, which was to become known as VOICE INC. With the new groups rising success came the opportunity for nearly a year to become resident members of Nashville 's famous "GRAND OLE OPRY". Hitler, he's probably too old now, but he was alive for a long time . them into what they would wish to be and would be something for Gods glory. studio and I love it and spend a lot of time in there. A Conversation With Donnie Sumner by Jennifer Campbell Donnie Sumner is definitely no newcomer to Southern Gospel Music. always be your best friend. out there by myself and I bumped into a song by Bill Gaither called Joy Sumner has Since childhood his favorite form of entertainment has been "GOSPEL MUSIC" with styles ranging from "Foot-stompin' - hand-clappin' revival tunes" to what has become known in today's market as contemporary sacred music. [citation needed], After the Masters V disbanded in 1988, Sumner reformed the Stamps Quartet and performed with the group until his death in 1998. I live in a neighborhood where a police patrol car comes through here every three hours. I got saved - came back home. One of the heavy Donnie Sumner - Official Video for 'The Night Before Easter [Live]', available now!Buy the full length DVD/CD 'Joy In The Camp' Here: http://smarturl.it/JoyI. with Him, and be His friend. Since then, weve traveled more than a million and a half That story and many, many others are shared in In the Shadow of Kings (see the Boomerocity review of it here). Donnie Sumner will be in concert at First Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept. 4. singing a song and the Floor Director kept making crazy motions, and he J.D. A kid had a local newspaper and I could see the headline that said something to the effect of, Elvis Heart Attack Victim. VOICE INC., Donnie's group, was the opening act on all Elvis' personal appearances as well as an iatrical part of the vocal ensemble performing all of his stage back-up vocals. most is to touch as many lives with the Good News of the Gospel as I possibly I asked the kid, Is he dead? because the headline didnt make it clear if he just had a heart attack or if he died from one. He said of that work, Aw, I stay in the studio from six-thirty or seven oclock in the mornin to about eight or nine at night, five days a week.. If we do this, everything will come Sumner is a great storyteller as you'll soon see, and he is currently finishing up his autobiography, entitled In The Shadow of Kings. in 1983. [3] While he was with the Blackwoods, Sumner brought the idea of traveling cross country in a tour bus rather than flying, and was the first professional musical group to do so in any genre. Christ, but I do thank my daddy for the heritage of being the son of a I think Im going to try that and then cause their life tomorrow to be better than it was the day before because they had a good time at my program the night before. Said Sumner: "I have never seen a man suffer as much or grieve as much as he did at the loss of his mother.". [citation needed] After Sumner's death, lead singer Ed Enoch,[5] a member of the Stamps since 1969, took over the group and renamed it "Ed Enoch and the Golden Covenant. Favorite Song: He Touched Me While Donnie was a great musician, JD must have known that he would soon need a lead singer, as Roger McDuff had . Since he brought up the end of his life, I asked Donnie what, when hes joined Elvis in leaving this building called earth, he hopes his legacy is and how does he want to be remembered. Jennifer: If you could send someone back Donnie is the nephew of the late J. D. SUMNER, nationally acclaimed as the "world's lowest bass singer." It was either die or start over and I chose to start over.. 2023 Boomerocity.comAll Rights Reserved. Donnie Sumner with Stamps Quartet, J.D. My did all of the orchestrations myself, except some guitar work and a girl Donnie was also afforded the honor of having a solo appearance in the Elvis documentary, " ELVIS ON TOUR" in which he was featured on the gospel song, "THE LIGHTHOUSE". the testimony of everyones life. Lost Performances" in 1992. Donnie's professional career began in the early sixties. Elvis had thoughts of joining the group himself and, in 1955, shortly after making his first records, he appeared in a gospel concert with them. Donnie: To define Southern Gospel Music, Donnie's Mother mad the best Chicken ans Dumplings! In 1962, J. D. Sumner became the manager of the Stamps Quartet, and three years later, he left the Blackwood Brothers to sing with them. Sumner. He had a sense of fun and amused audiences with his impression of "the Gooney Bird". And, then, I was in a little town called Lenoir City, Tennessee, where I did a concert. He didnt say that I wasnt!. The two formed a strong relationship. it said zipper. There is an anointing on fishing, and I love to fish. People never talked about J.D.s Christianity but all the examples of Christianity he possessed in great quantity. Southern Classics. It does not store any personal data. 4, 1966, when my son was born. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". They left in 1971 following a dispute over pay with Elvis's manager, Colonel Tom Parker. The group's only UK appearance came when they opened for Jerry Lee Lewis in 1980. The Bible is full of truth about eternity and wisdom on how we should live our lives while we are still here on earth. J.D. They would . Off the road to the top and those that were living the life remained, and those who Skylite Records, Heartwarming Records, Masters Records, This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 07:47. You may read more about him at the related links. Donnie Sumner is listed in the credits for the following albums: Donnie Sumner, raised the son of a minister, is no new comer to the world of Christian music. Sumner not only sang at Elvis' funeral but had previously sung at the funeral of Elvis' mother Gladys in 1958. Donnie Sumner is 80 years old and was born on 12/04/1942. Donnie: Well, there were three wonderful Donnie Sumner is the nephew of JD Sumner and was lead singer for the stamps dureing the days of backing Elvis Presley. of the rest of the time I spend in the studio. He was my hero . I pulled that little gentleman right up. moment? His story is interesting, entertaining and compelling. It moves me every They were booked for Elvis In Concert at Wembley Arena in January 1999 in which Elvis's backing musicians and singers will accompany a video of Elvis singing. Finally, He died while he was touring. Retrieved May 16, 2020, from Donnie Sumner website: http://www.donniesumner.com/about_donnie.asp. That story and many, many others are shared in In the Shadow of Kings (see the Boomerocity review of it here). Im forever settled with it, its in concrete and nobody [2], On June 30, 1954, tragedy struck the Blackwood Brothers Quartet when a disastrous test run in their private plane cost the lives of baritone R. W. Blackwood and bass singer Bill Lyles. Jason Scheff Talks About Generation Radio, His Dad, and What's On His Radar, Bob Gruen's Studio - Sly Stone at NYC's Madison Squaare Garden 1973, Bob Gruen's Studio - Labelle-1972-and-Vicki-Wickham-OBE. Donnie sang lead with the Stamps Trio, J D Sumner And The Stamps, and Voice. to you through some of the hardest trials of your life? That was the last time I ever talked to him face-to-face. Id like to go back somewhere and do what I want to do but I gotta keep on being Elvis. I turned around and walked out of the hospital. We did a comedy Aside from his incredibly low bass voice, Sumner's business acumen helped promote Southern Gospel and move it into the mainstream of American culture and music during the 1950s and 1960s. Email: jeremylr@windstream.net. on your life and ministry? Donnie's efforts are devoted to relating, to all who bear witness, the joyful message in both "Word and song" that God loves them and desires greatly to be their closest and most reliable companion and that thru Christ, life is victoriously possible. Can you imagine sitting in the dark, warming yourself by a fire, tuning your ear to the night sounds when an angel appears before you and the glory of God fills the night? Favorite Soloist: David Phelps Donnies uncle, the late J.D. Sumner And The Stamps Donnie Sunmer is the nephew of the late J.D. I talked to him twice about sessions. He said, I want you to come up and sing at the funeral. I said, Aw, Uncle Jake, he aint dead. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. voice here and there. People look at me now and say, Oh, Brother Sumner, youre a true warrior of the cross! They dont see me in the gutter down on Broadway in Nashville, drunk, stoned and passed out. closer to telling my story than any that I know of. They Its a good country we live in, you can do anything "A Musician by Profession - God's Child by Forgiveness - Bearer of Good News by Calling ", Donnie Sumner, raised the son of a minister, is no new comer to the world of. Geraldo said, Why are you so sure? He said, If he wasnt dead, he woulda done killed Michael Jackson.. OWNER AND MANAGER at Donnie Sumner is presently Donnies occupation. View the profiles of people named Donnie Sumner. The deal included the brand name, the Stamps Quartet, and Sumner developed this, transforming a little-known group into one of America's leading white gospel groups. For the next three years Donnie was a constant houseguest, companion and arranger and associate musician to his friend Elvis. Im tying into City of Hope, which Year. First, pianist Charles Ramsey left the quartet and was replaced by Donnie Sumner. (Sumner, Donnie's legendary uncle and bass singer for Elvis) was on the Geraldo show. Thats about eighty-five to ninety percent of what I do in an hour and fifteen minutes to an hour and a half. out in August. Time and again, Elvis would ask him to repeat low notes. Played himself in "Elvis: The He is included in The Guinness Book of Records as the world's lowest bass singer. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Donnie sang lead with the Stamps Trio, J D Sumner And The Stamps, and Voice. I was the bottom line is that Southern Gospel Music is the only form of music years Donnie endeavored to create a secular music firm in Nashville , Tennessee under the banner of SPIRIT AND ASSOCIATES. (Sumner, Donnies legendary uncle and bass singer for Elvis) was on the Geraldo show. . I relive where I came from to what I have become Sumner wrote more than 700 songs including the following: (Under the Name "J.D. Ive Gospel Music at this point has become not only an exciting form of music, Donna died from lung cancer. 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