The Platters
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- 69%Johnny Ray
- 67%Connie Francis
- 65%The Drifters
- 64%The Fleetwoods
- 63%Bobby Vinton
Biography
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). Through his ownership of the Platters’ name, Ram was able to control the group throughout their career, and his talent for composing and arranging... Read more
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