The Drifters
R&BFunk/Souldoo-wop revivalatlantic records golden age1950s vocal group tradition
The Drifters is a long-lived American doo wop Pop R&B band, originally formed by Clyde McPhatter (of Billy Ward & the Dominoes) in 1953 from New York City, NY, USA. There have been over 60 members since 1953. www.theofficialdrifters.com shows the current lineup and tour dates. The original Drifters Ahmet Ertegün of Atlantic Records approached Clyde McPhatter after he left The Dominoes and signed him. McPhatter first recruited several members of his former group
Influenced by: Billy Ward & the Dominoes, The Dominoes
- Label:
- Atlantic Records
- Active:
- 1953-present
- Scene:
- NYC/Harlem
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