About John Barnes Wells
Lived 1880 – 1935 (aged 54). John Barnes Wells was an American singer and composer.
John Barnes "Jack" Wells (October 17, 1880 – August 8, 1935), was an American composer and singer. He sang as a tenor. He was once described as "one of the best known concert singers in New York." A popular singer, Wells 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.
Madelyn Sheppard, John Barnes Wells, Helen Smith Woodruff, Annelu Burns (c. 1915)
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Who was John Barnes Wells?
American singer and composer
When was John Barnes Wells born?
John Barnes Wells was born on 17 October 1880 in Ashley.
When did John Barnes Wells die?
John Barnes Wells died on 8 August 1935 in Roxbury.
What was John Barnes Wells's occupation?
John Barnes Wells was a singer and composer.
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John Barnes Wells was American.
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