Johnny Carter (singer)

Johnny Carter
Carter in 1967
Background information
Birth name	John E. Carter
Born	(1934-06-02)June 2, 1934 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	August 21, 2009(2009-08-21) (aged 75) Harvey, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Rhythm and blues, Doo-wop
Occupation	Singer
Years active	1960–2009

John E. 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. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served as a cook. Carter died of lung cancer in Harvey, Illinois at the age of 75.^[1]

References

1. Grimes, William (August 25, 2009). "John E. Carter, Doo-Wop Falsetto, Dies at 75". The New York Times.

External links

• "The Dells". Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
• "The Flamingos". Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.