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In 1952-53, bass singer Herb Reed founded and named The Platters, later becoming a Rock n’ Roll, Vocal, and GRAMMY® Halls of Fame artist. It is the first black group to be overwhelmingly accepted on the world stage and the first to reach international superstardom (www.theplatters.com).
the Platters, American vocal ensemble, one of the foremost singing groups of the early days of rock and roll and also often associated with the doo-wop style. The principal members were Tony Williams (byname of Samuel Anthony Williams; b. April 5, 1928, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.—d. August 14, 1992, New York, New York), Zola Taylor (b.
Samuel Edward " Tony " Williams (April 5, 1928 – August 14, 1992) [1] was an American singer. From 1953 to 1960, [2] he was the lead vocalist of the Platters. [3]
Who Are The Current Members Of The Platters? The Platters are an American vocal group that was one of the most successful singing groups of the early rock and roll era. The current lineup of the group includes Herb Reed, David Lynch, Tony Williams, Paul Robi, and Zola Taylor.
20th-century African-American singers.
One of the leading R&B vocal groups of the 50s, they were the first black group to be accepted as a major chart act and, for a short time, were the most successful vocal group in the world. The Platters were formed in Los Angeles in 1953 by entrepreneur/songwriter Buck Ram (21 November 1907, Chicago, Illinois, USA, d. 1 January 1991).
Omar Ross. Omar Ross, aspiring songwriter of The Platters®, recently performed lead vocals in the re-released video of our classic hit “Twilight Time”; after it’s appearance in Marvel Studios, Disney+,...
