BIOGRAPHY:
IN MEMORY OF AL HOLLAND One of the most revolutionary
eras of music was created in the 1950s, setting a standard that music groups
and individual artists still follow today! Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
group, The Platters, created hit after hit throughout the 1950s and 60s,
including “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,” “The Great Pretender,” “Only You”
and so many other golden classics!
Today, The All-Star
Platters Revue continues that legacy, performing the hits to fans around
the world in a simple, affordable configuration that allows venues of any
size to book.
Paying tribute to The
Platters original members, The All-Star Platters Revue features three to
five members that spent many years touring with the famous groups paying
homage to The Platters. The All-Star Platters Revue features Mr. Monroe
Powell, who you may remember from televised concert specials, television
commercials, and performing is prestigious venues worldwide. Not only does
the group perform all the classic Platters hit songs, but they will also
feature many of your favorite songs by other artists from the 1950s &
60s !!
Verceal Whitaker, Monroe
Powell, Ben Durr, Lonza Bartlet and other members are available based upon
availability.
MONROE POWELL: For
the last 60 years, the legendary Monroe Powell has been a recording and
touring lead vocalist with internationally acclaimed groups. First with
The Dominoes (1958-63) and The Ink Spots (1960s), Powell is best known
as being the lead singer of the Buck Ram-led group, beginning in 1970.
He is a longtime resident of Las Vegas, Nevada.
VERCEAL WHITAKER: Verceal
started her career in Chesapeake, Virginia as a member of the Dawson Singers.
She sang with several recording artists before joining Monroe Powell's
Platters tribute group in the 1990s and traveled extensively throughout
the United States and Canada as a member of the popular Top 40 group, "Attraction."
She is blessed with a beautiful voice and an extraordinary vocal range.
“The Dish” of the group is described as a true lady both on-stage and offstage.
Over the years, Verceal has shared the stage with the Temptations, Spinners,
Drifters, Coasters, Gary Pucket, Alan James’ Powerhouse, Pointers Sisters,
Percy Sledge, Supremes, Contours, Dan Toler of the Allman Brothers, Tucci
Band, Foreigner, and so many more. Verceal has performed at the Rainbow
Room in NY, The Apollo in Harlem, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and throughout
many countries, some of which include Japan, Philippines, and Australia
This show is available
with several configurations of backing band, or can perform to recorded
backing tracks.
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THE HIT SONGS:
Only You, Smoke Gets In
Your Eyes, The Great Pretender
SCHEDULE /
ROUTED DATES:
ADDITIONAL
NEWS / NOTES:
Monroe Powell and Verceal
Whitaker are both also available as solo performers
