Joseph Boatner (September 27, 1918 – May 8, 1989) was an American singer who gained some recognition in the 1950s–1960s for his forming a vocal group calling themselves "The Ink Spots". None of the members in the group ever sang with The Ink Spots however his group recorded a few records and had a cameo role in the 1965 "All Men Are Apes". Boatner led various groups using the "Ink Spots" name until the 1980s.
Joseph Boatner | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 27, 1918 |
| Died | May 8, 1989 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Singer |
Boatner died on May 8, 1989, at the age of 70 at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia, New Hampshire.[1]
External links edit
- John Griffith (November 18, 2001). "Joseph Boatner". Singer. Find a Grave. Retrieved May 4, 2014.
References edit
- ^ "Joseph Boatner, Singer, 70". nytimes.com. 1989-05-13. Retrieved 2014-05-04.