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to the information site for one of the world's greatest vocal groups ...
The Platters! Since the 1950s, The Platters have undergone a myriad of
changes, changes in which have, at times, made this group difficult to
keep track of, understand personnel changes, and find accurate and truthful
information on. This site is intended to tell the story of The Platters...
a story of classic hits, world fame, and success. This site will also present
the other side to the story: group division, legal battles, and ugly lawsuits.
Most importantly, using personal testaments from many involved with the
group such as management, and the members themselves, The Platters Information
Site hopes to tell these stories in an honest and truthful manner!
As
we're in contact with virtually all former and current members of the various
Platters groups, we hope to soon exclusively present their stories, photos,
and personal merchandise on this site soon!
Visit
the links to the left for more information, and be sure to contact us if
you have any particular questions, etc. Also be sure to join the Platters
E-Mail Discussion List!
Enjoy
your stay, and we hope you will
forever
enjoy the music of The Platters!
2017: Wayne Miller, DD Martin,
Lance Bernard Bryant, Kenny Williams
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JUNE
4, 2012 :: BOSTON (AP) - Herb Reed, the last surviving original member
of the 1950s vocal group the Platters, has died. The group's hits like
"Only You" propelled them to stardom. His manager says Reed died Monday
at a Boston-area hospice. He was 83. Reed founded the Platters in 1952
and sang bass on the group's four No. 1 hits, including "The Great Pretender,"
''My Prayer," ''Twilight Time" and "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes." The
Platters were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
07/04/12:
John "Buddy" Hopkins, who was a Soul Train dancer and member of Martha
Robi's Platters groups, passed away on March 26, 2012. Read his full obituary
here.
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