0.00 Interview With Elvis Presley
0.41 Interview With JD Sumner Talking About Meeting Elvis & Last Conversation
2.43 Aug. 17, 1977 LIVE at Graceland Interview With JD Sumner
4.14 "How Great Thou Art", Elvis Presley, Aug. 9, 1972, Backup Singer JD Sumner of The Stamps. Footage of Elvis' Funeral Procession From Graceland To Forest Hill Cemetery, Memphis, TN.
Elvis Presley was 14/15 yrs old, when he first heard the powerful, bass voice of J.D. Sumner. Elvis was so captivated by the deep tones by JD, that he would go to the Ellis Auditorium in Memphis, to listen to him sing gospel all night long. The two men formed a close bond that lasted throughout their lives.
JD sang at Gladys Presley's funeral (Elvis' mother) on Aug. 15, 1958, and was asked by Vernon to help plan and sing at Elvis' funeral, Aug. 18, 1977. J. D. has shared many stories about his friendship with Elvis. A regret of JD, Elvis requested to meet with him in Memphis, about something important, shortly before Elvis' unexpected death. JD never had a chance to find out what was so important to Elvis.
JD Sumner: November 19, 1924 - November 16, 1998
JD's vocal range extended below the lowest playable note on the piano, reaching the note G 0 in a 26-second vocal slide at a concert while singing backing vocals for Elvis.
JD's book about Elvis:
Elvis: His Love for Gospel Music and J D Sumner – January 1, 1991
JD's memoir:
The Life and Times of J.D. Sumner: The World's Lowest Bass Singer