Johnny Carter
Carter in 1967
Background information
Born	John E. Carter (1934-06-02)June 2, 1934 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	August 21, 2009(2009-08-21) (aged 75) Harvey, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Rhythm and blues,doo-wop
Occupation	Singer
Years active	1960–2009

John E. Carter (June 2, 1934 – August 21, 2009) was an Americandoo-wop andR&B singer. He was a founding member ofThe Flamingos and a member ofThe Dells. Both groups have been inducted into theRock and Roll Hall of Fame, making Carter one of the fewmultiple 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]

• "The Dells".Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
• "The Flamingos".Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

• 1934 births
• 2009 deaths
• 20th-century African-American male singers
• 20th-century American male singers
• 20th-century American singers
• American rhythm and blues musicians
• The Flamingos members
• United States Army soldiers
• Deaths from lung cancer in Illinois
• Burials at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

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