8.2
Movie
Acting
J.D. Sumner
- Born
- Died
- (aged 73)
- Birthplace
- Lakeland, Florida
- Credits
- 20 titles
Biography
John Daniel "J. D." Sumner was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and music promoter noted for his bass voice. Sumner sings the final note on the Elvis Presley song "Way Down", a C1. His vocal range extended below the lowest playable note on the piano, reaching the note G0 in a 26-second vocal slide at a concert while singing backing vocals for Presley. There are some claiming he reached an Eb0 in a recorded live concert while singing with the Blackwood Brothers, however this cannot be verified. He was famous for his group J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet and his associations with the Blackwood Brothers and Elvis Presley.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 20
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2022 | Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis Film | vocals |
| 2009 | Elvis In Concert Remastered Film | Self - backing vocals (uncredited) |
| 2006 | Sunday Meetin' Time Film | |
| 2005 | A Tribute To George Younce Film | |
| 2002 | Kennedy Center Homecoming Film | |
| 1998 | Atlanta Homecoming Film | Himself |
| 1998 | All Day Singing at The Dome Film | Self |
| 1997 | This Is My Story Film | Himself |
| 1997 | Feelin' At Home Film | |
| 1997 | Gaither's Pond: The Lure Depths Film | |
| 1995 | The Sweetest Song I Know Film | Himself |
| 1994 | The Elvis I Knew Film | Self |
| 1992 | Elvis: The Lost Performances Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1977 | Elvis in Concert Film | Self - backing vocals (uncredited) |
| 1973 | Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii Film | Self - Band |
| 1972 | Elvis on Tour Film | Self - Vocals, The Stamps |
| 1972 | Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden Film | Self - Vocals |
| 1949 | Challenge of the Range Film | Guitar Player (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Quick on the Trigger Film | Band Member |