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John Barnes Wells in 1917 in Manhattan
Wells in 1917 in Manhattan

John Barnes Wells (October 17, 1880 - August 8, 1935), was "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).

Biography

He was born on October 17, 1880 in Ashley, Pennsylvania. He died on August 8, 1935 in Roxbury, New York.

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