Johnny Carter | |
Birth Name: | John E. Carter |
Birth Date: | 2 June 1934 |
Birth Place: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Death Place: | Harvey, Illinois, U.S. |
Genre: | Rhythm and blues, Doo-wop |
Occupation: | Singer |
Years Active: | 1960–2009 |
Associated Acts: | The Flamingos, The Dells |
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]