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“I started singing at the age of 4, at my grandfather's church in McKinney, Texas. It was called Greater Hope Holiness Church. My first solo was "Jesus Loves Me."”

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Quindon Tarver (born August 4, 1982) is an American singer and actor, best known for his performance of "Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)" in the 1996 film Romeo + Juliet. His childhood vocals became an iconic moment in the movie, but his subsequent career remained low-profile. Limited information is available about his specific profession. more

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