John Barnes Wells
| John Barnes Wells | |
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Wells in 1917 in Manhattan
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| Born |
October 17, 1880 Ashley, Pennsylvania |
| Died | August 8, 1935 (aged 54) Roxbury, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Composer, singer |
John Barnes Wells (October 17, 1880 – August 8, 1935), was an American tenor composer and singer. He was once described as "one of the best known concert singers in New York." He was a popular singer and was featured on many 78-rpm recordings released in the early 1900s. He starred in the 1903 musical theater production of The Wizard of Oz. One of his last performances was in Uncle Tom's Cabin (1933). He also used the pseudonym William Barnes and composed music under the name Jack Wells.
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