John E. Carter (June 2, 1934 – August 21, 2009) was an

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doo-wop and R&B

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. He was a founding member of

The Flamingos The Flamingos are an American doo-wop group formed in Chicago in 1953. The band became popular in mid-to-late 1950s and are known for their 1959 cover version of "I Only Have Eyes for You". They have since been hailed as one of the finest and ...

and a member of

The Dells The Dells were an American R&B vocal group. Formed in high school in 1953 by founding members Marvin Junior, Verne Allison, Johnny Funches, Chuck Barksdale, and Michael and Lucius McGill, under the name the El-Rays. They released their first r ...

. Both

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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.

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