Johnny Carter (singer)

Johnny Carter
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

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.

Carter died of lung cancer in Harvey, Illinois at the age of 75.^[1]

References

1. Grimes, William (25 August 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.