Vann Johnson
Backgroundsolo_singer
Birth dateNovember 13, 1960
Birth placeFlint, Michigan, United States
Death dateSeptember 27, 2017 (aged 56)
Death placeLos Angeles, California, United States
GenreR&B, gospel, pop, new-age
OccupationVocalist
Years active1981–2014
Past member 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.

Discography

  • Messages (1999)

References

  1. ^ "Vann Johnson's Obituary on Los Angeles Times". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  2. ^ Schoemer, Karen (1991-11-21). "Michael Bolton The Paramount Seventh Avenue at 33d Street Through Saturday". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-03-15.
  3. ^ Chun, Gary C.W. (2007). "The Temptations continue their reign as "The Emperors of Soul"". Star Bulletin. Retrieved 2010-03-15.
  4. ^ Catlin, Roger (1998-06-09). "Yanni Phenomenon May Be Fizzling". Hartford Courant (Hartford, Connecticut, US). Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved 2010-03-15.
  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. Archived from the original on April 13, 2020. Retrieved 2010-03-30.