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Cornell Gunter (November 14, 1936 – February 26, 1990) was an American rhythm and blues singer, most active in the 1950s and 1960s. He was born in Coffeyville, Kansas, and died in Las Vegas, Nevada, after being shot in his automobile.
Feb 28, 1990 · Cornelius (Cornell) Gunter, lead tenor for the Coasters during the glory days of that Los Angeles-based doo-wop rock unit when they recorded such hits as “Yakety Yak” and “Charlie Brown,” was...
Dec 24, 2021 · Early Clover, who joined the group in 1988, talks about his role as the lead singer of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group. He shares his memories of performing with the original members, learning the songs and keeping the music pure and joyful.
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Feb 28, 1990 · Cornell Gunter, the lead singer of the Coasters, the doo-wop group whose hit recordings in the late 1950's included ''Yakety Yak'' and ''Charlie Brown,'' was shot dead here in...
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With such incredible musical diversity - from the comedy of Cornell Gunter’s Coasters to the romance of The Platters to the Motown Magic of The Drifters - this show has songs to please every palate, delivered just the way you remember them, when you first heard them on the radio.
Feb 27, 2013 · Cornelius (Cornell) Gunter, one of the lead singers of The Coasters, was shot in the head and killed on (February 26, 1990) by unknown assailants in Las Vegas. The murder occurred just off...
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