My name is Jon Daker
| My name is Jon Daker | |
|---|---|
| File:My name is Jon Daker video.png Jon Daker as seen in the video | |
| Starring | Jon Daker |
Release date | 1990 |
| Country | USA |
"My name is Jon Daker" is an internet viral video of a recital at First United Methodist Church in Peoria, Illinois, US in 1990 that was broadcast as part of a public access TV program.[1] It has been viewed more then 5 million times on YouTube. In the video a member of the church Jon Daker is accompanied by a pianist as he sings renditions of "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today" and "That's Amore." While performing he uses unusual phrasing, pauses randomly, and appears to forget song lyrics. Daker died in 2022. [2][3][4]
The Blue Man Group who are fans of Daker invited him in 2016 to meet with them backstage when they were playing a show in Peoria.
Background
References
- ^ Aigner, Jonathan (February 21, 2022). "His Name Was Jon Daker, and May He Rest in Peace".
- ^ "'My name is Jon Daker': Awkward performance immortalized Peoria singer with internet fame". Peoria Journal Star. 2022.
- ^ "A belated RIP to Jon (John) Daker". currentpub.com. 2022.
- ^ Larsen, Jake (January 20, 2017). "YouTube pick: The incredible singing of John Daker". The Daily Nebraskan.
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