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Obituary: Johnny Adams

October 1, 1998 by: Scott Jordan

Johnny Adams (1932-1998)

When Johnny Adams died on September 14, 1998, the world lost one of the greatest singers in American music.

A year earlier, Adams was diagnosed with cancer, and the entire Louisiana music community-and fans across the globe-rallied to his aid. Beginning in late 1997 and up through his passing, benefits were staged at Tipitina's, Mid-City Bowling Lanes and the Palm Court Jazz Cafe. Performers and friends such as Aaron Neville, Walter "Wolfman" Washi...

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