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Vann Johnson

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Vann Johnson
Born(1960-11-13)November 13, 1960
Flint, Michigan, United States
DiedSeptember 27, 2017(2017-09-27) (aged 56)
Los Angeles, California, United States
GenresR&B, gospel, pop, new-age
OccupationVocalist
Years active1981–2014
Formerly ofSee below

Vann Johnson (November 13, 1960 – September 27, 2017)[1] was an American singer who toured or recorded with artists such as Michael Bolton,[2] Neil Young, The Temptations,[3] and Yanni.[4] She appeared as a featured vocalist in Yanni's live concert album and video, Tribute, in which she sang his first-ever song with completely English lyrics, "Love Is All".[5] She was a featured member of the house band, The Groove, for the television show The Singing Bee.

Vann Johnson died on September 27, 2017, at age 56,[1] due to cancer.[citation needed]

Discography

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  • Messages (1999)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Vann Johnson's Obituary on Los Angeles Times". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
  2. ^ Schoemer, Karen (November 21, 1991). "Michael Bolton The Paramount Seventh Avenue at 33d Street Through Saturday". The New York Times. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
  3. ^ Chun, Gary C.W. (2007). "The Temptations continue their reign as "The Emperors of Soul"". Star Bulletin. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
  4. ^ Catlin, Roger (June 9, 1998). "Yanni Phenomenon May Be Fizzling". Hartford Courant (Hartford, Connecticut, US). Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
  5. ^ "'Messages' Delivered From Michael Bolton & Yanni's Female Vocalist, Vann Johnson, With Launch of New Solo Debut CD At Yule Jam '99 On November 7". thefreelibrary.com. 1999. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
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