JD has been my bass-singing hero since childhood. I live in Namibia, in Africa. After watching this video I am amazed at his personality. Not only is he an exceptional bass singer, he is a true ambassador of the Lord Jesus Christ. JD lived his life purpose fully. His sense of humor is extremely great. I will remember him for a very long time. A true legend, may his legacy remain forever.
I met JD, when he was with the Masters V, at the infamous, rain-delayed concert at Opryland. These were regular shows (Gospel Country) that were televised on TNN and featured different hosts. This particular concert was hours-delayed by a torrential downpour and was hosted by Rex Allen, Jr. Allen was livid that the taping was taking so long. He openly complained that he wasn’t being paid for this delay. He was profane and unprofessional. So much so, that James Blackwood came on stage, during the lengthy delay, and apologized for the hosts attitude and language. Later, James and Jake Hess came out and sang some songs with Jake playing acoustic guitar. Anyway, the rain finally stopped and a restart time was announced and JD came out of the bus and was signing autographs. I said hello and shook his hand and told him a mutual acquaintance of ours said hello. JD was quick witted and unfazed by the lengthy delay. You can see some of that concert here on YT. Sean Nielsen is singing tenor. (Not the one hosted by Porter Wagoner wherein Steve Warren is singing tenor).
I learned to live JD when I was around 5yrs old my grand- parents love the Blackwood Bros. Goodman's, what a wonderful life we had sitting on front porch listening to them play everybody JD always was the #1 with my family's
JD is the best person to sing in the past and the only thing that he has been doing is to be able to make sure they have the best time of the time of God bless you guys are the best group of the best group of friends in the past few years of the first time ever since I need to be able the best of the best group
It became known worldwide, thanks to Elvis Presley. Presley was never jealous, he enjoyed hiring the best for his shows, without fear of being overshadowed. Elvis was a man who was very good at everything. An example.
Yes, and mine as well! J.D. when flying to another event years ago, my brother's wife and children happened to be on the same flight!! My brother's little daughter started crying in flight. He stood and walked the aielse. When passed JD's seat he asked to hold the baby and he comforted her til she quit crying!! He was a great man!!!
I met JD at the Blackwood, Stamps school of music in Waxahatchie, TX., thisl was probably the summer of 1972. He seemed to be a quiet gentleman, it was early in the morning sun coming up he had the signature sunglasses like Elvis wore, only 3 people had those glasses, the 3rd one was Col. Parker.
That was the music company he bought and took over. It was called The Stamps Baxter Music Company. We are from Beaumont and usually the whole family, 7of us would go to every concert in Houston at the convention center called 'The Battle of Songs' promoted by Steve Warren's dad! My brother rode on a flight that JD happened to be on. My brother's daughter started crying so he got up to walk her up & down the aisle. J.D. asked to hold her to try calming her. He did! My neice has always been so proud!!
I never met him only seen him at the record tables starting way back in the 60s. My brother met him and once on a flight about 40 years ago. His 1st daughter was fussing so he got up walking the aisles. JD and the Blackwood were on the same flight. JD asked my brother to let him hold his daughter, April. Years later April got to meet him and share some time with him. I think that was after Elvis passed away!!
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JD has been my bass-singing hero since childhood. I live in Namibia, in Africa. After watching this video I am amazed at his personality. Not only is he an exceptional bass singer, he is a true ambassador of the Lord Jesus Christ. JD lived his life purpose fully. His sense of humor is extremely great. I will remember him for a very long time. A true legend, may his legacy remain forever.
Not alot of people know him. Also from🇳🇦 and a bass singer aswell.
JD Sumner was a great man & great singer. A legend.
Legend never die.
JD Sumner God bless your great heart & soul. RIP 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️💙💜♥️💓💚🌺🌺🌺🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
I miss JD he was a great bass singer one of the best every time I hear him sing I I'm missing
I met JD, when he was with the Masters V, at the infamous, rain-delayed concert at Opryland. These were regular shows (Gospel Country) that were televised on TNN and featured different hosts.
This particular concert was hours-delayed by a torrential downpour and was hosted by Rex Allen, Jr.
Allen was livid that the taping was taking so long. He openly complained that he wasn’t being paid for this delay. He was profane and unprofessional. So much so, that James Blackwood came on stage, during the lengthy delay, and apologized for the hosts attitude and language. Later, James and Jake Hess came out and sang some songs with Jake playing acoustic guitar.
Anyway, the rain finally stopped and a restart time was announced and JD came out of the bus and was signing autographs. I said hello and shook his hand and told him a mutual acquaintance of ours said hello. JD was quick witted and unfazed by the lengthy delay.
You can see some of that concert here on YT. Sean Nielsen is singing tenor. (Not the one hosted by Porter Wagoner wherein Steve Warren is singing tenor).
I learned to live JD when I was around 5yrs old my grand- parents love the Blackwood Bros. Goodman's, what a wonderful life we had sitting on front porch listening to them play everybody JD always was the #1 with my family's
JD is the best person to sing in the past and the only thing that he has been doing is to be able to make sure they have the best time of the time of God bless you guys are the best group of the best group of friends in the past few years of the first time ever since I need to be able the best of the best group
It became known worldwide, thanks to Elvis Presley. Presley was never jealous, he enjoyed hiring the best for his shows, without fear of being overshadowed. Elvis was a man who was very good at everything. An example.
Very special touching story his love for Jesus.
Thank you so much for this, I loved JD and George Younce.
JDs book is one of my favorites. This video is great. Thanks
Yes, and mine as well! J.D. when flying to another event years ago, my brother's wife and children happened to be on the same flight!!
My brother's little daughter started crying in flight. He stood and walked the aielse. When passed JD's seat he asked to hold the baby and he comforted her til she quit crying!!
He was a great man!!!
I met JD at the Blackwood, Stamps school of music in Waxahatchie, TX., thisl was probably the summer of 1972. He seemed to be a quiet gentleman, it was early in the morning sun coming up he had the signature sunglasses like Elvis wore, only 3 people had those glasses, the 3rd one was Col. Parker.
That was the music company he bought and took over. It was called The Stamps Baxter Music Company. We are from Beaumont and usually the whole family, 7of us would go to every concert in Houston at the convention center called 'The Battle of Songs' promoted by Steve Warren's dad!
My brother rode on a flight that JD happened to be on. My brother's daughter started crying so he got up to walk her up & down the aisle. J.D. asked to hold her to try calming her. He did! My neice has always been so proud!!
Great video!
Seen JD and Tony Brown in Georgia at a all night singing when I was 13. Mom knew JD and his family.
Thank the Good Lord
Sorry I never met JD!
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Have you meet jd sumner to ???? Have you the elvis week 1996 . Or elvis in concert 1998 with jd summer
I never met him only seen him at the record tables starting way back in the 60s. My brother met him and once on a flight about 40 years ago. His 1st daughter was fussing so he got up walking the aisles. JD and the Blackwood were on the same flight. JD asked my brother to let him hold his daughter, April. Years later April got to meet him and share some time with him. I think that was after Elvis passed away!!
@@larryl.dancer9880 have you rare vidiosof jd they never give it on yotube ??? Or have you friends they meet him