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Rock & Roll Hall of FamerCategory: PerformerInducted: 1988Inducted by: Billy JoelNominated: 1986 1988First Eligible: 1986 Ceremony | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inducted Members: Clyde McPhatter, Ben E. King, Rudy Lewis, Johnny Moore, Bill Pinkney, Charlie Thomas and Gerhart "Gay" ThrasherSnubbed Members: Dock Green, Elsbeary Hobbs, Jimmy Oliver, Abdul Samad, Andrew Thrasher, Reggie Kimber, Eugene PearsonInducted into Rock Hall Revisited in 1988 (ranked #64) .
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5 comments so far (post your own)The history of rhythm and blues are full of groups whose names are held in the highest by fans and devotees, but it was The Drifters that linked rhythm and blues of the 50s with the soul of the 60s. They epitomized the vocal sound of New York City not only at its' beginnings in the 50s, but also in the following decade. Their place in rock and roll history is as complex as their role in it. In their sweet yet streetwise of R&B infused with influences from gospel. The songs they recorded came from all kinds of sources, including the songwriting teams of Leiber and Stoller and Goffin and King. All these people were from New York City and The Drifters were the ideal group for the delivering of scenarios of life in the big city. WIth Leiber and Stoller serving as producers, the songs the group cut brought in strings and Latin rhythms into the the vocab of popular music. Posted by Andrew on Tuesday, 03/5/2013 @ 12:01pm |
It's been 34 years since Ben E. King's first induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Posted by Roy on Thursday, 05/5/2022 @ 13:26pm |
The Drifters, and Ben E. King solo, were both on the Rock Hall ballot for 1986 and 1988, but only Ben E. King was on the Rock Hall ballot for 1987. The Drifters were inducted in 1988, and Ben E. King still has not been inducted a second time for his solo career. Posted by Roy on Thursday, 05/5/2022 @ 13:40pm |
Rest in Peace Charlie Thomas, 1937-2023. Posted by Joe S. on Tuesday, 01/31/2023 @ 12:37pm |
RIP charlie thomas, the last remaining drifter :( Posted by Will M on Tuesday, 01/31/2023 @ 14:44pm |
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