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Donnie Sumner, better know to Elvis fans and Elvis as Jd Sumner. Sumner was lead singer for The Stamps Quartet, is celebrating the release of his debut memoir, entitled... In the Shadow of Kings
J D Sumner experienced worldwide acclaim
when he joined Elvis Presley, November 1971 on stage and in
the recording studio, remaining with Elvis for the next five years.
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JD Sumner and Elvis On Stage circa 1970s |
JD Sumner first met Elvis in the summer
1960 at Graceland, when Elvis was preparing to
record his first gospel album, the beloved His
Hand In Mine
Sumner's uncle, was then a member
of The Blackwood Brothers who were Elvis’ favorite
gospel group.
Elvis described JD as the "World’s
lowest bass singer in the world..." in Elvis
On Tour after singing a stunning, solo rendition
of
the
gospel
song, The Lighthouse.
After
his Aloha
From Hawaii
gig Sumner left The Stamps for a
few short months in 1973.
 Want
an autographed copy of JD Sumner book "In the Shadow of
Kings email JD Sumner and request it.
Sumner will also be available
during Elvis Week, 2012 and attending the
Elvis 35th Anniversary Concert at the FedExForum August
16 2012
As well as several meet and greet at Graceland
including Conversations on Elvis & Gospel’ Saturday, August
11, at 10:00 a.m.
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