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
Occupation(s)Vocalist
Years active1981–2014

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.

Discography

  • Messages (1999)

References

  1. 1 2 "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). 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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