Is Jay Black touring?
Although Jay Black is no longer part of the touring lineup, the four remaining musicians continue to tour under the pseudonym after Black was forced to sell it to pay back debts. They still remain charming towards their audience and clearly have a lot of passion for their past discography.
Does Jay Black perform anymore?
He lost the right to perform as “Jay Black and the Americans” and later performed as “Jay Black The Voice”. In 2011 Black performed for PBS showcasing his longstanding range at age 72. His final performance was in 2017.
Is Jay and the Americans still performing?
Jay And The Americans is currently touring across 1 country and has 2 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Miami, after that they’ll be at The Peabody Daytona Beach in Daytona Beach.
When did Jay Black pass away?
October 22, 2021
Jay Black/Date of death
How old is Jay Black?
82 years (1938–2021)
Jay Black/Age at death
Is Jay Black dead?
Deceased (1938–2021)
Jay Black/Living or Deceased
How old is Kenny Vance?
77 years (December 9, 1943)
Kenny Vance/Age
Who was the original Jay from Jay and the Americans?
Traynor
John Traynor, the original “Jay,” died of liver cancer in Tampa, Florida in January 2014; he was 70 years old.
What was Jay and the Americans first hit?
The original Jay and the Americans formed back in the late 1950s in New York City and had their first hit, “She Cried,” in 1962. The lead singer then was Jay Traynor, who grew up in Greenville just south of Albany.
Does Kenny Vance live in Florida?
Kenny Vance is a renaissance man of the entertainment world. In the 2010s, Vance moved to Boynton Beach, and though a tragic event brought him here—as he explains below—he is by no means a retiree.