Are any of the original Drifters still alive?

Bill Pinkney, the last survivor of the original members of the The Drifters, died yesterday (July 4). He was 81.

How many original Drifters are there?

60 different
Over 65 years and several eras of Drifters, there have been 60 different vocalists including several splinter groups called the Drifters. The “original” group consisted of Clyde McPhatter, Gerhart Thrasher, Andrew Thrasher, Bill Pickney, and Jimmy Oliver.

What label did The Drifters record on?

Atlantic Records
Collectables RecordsWarner Music GroupBell Records
The Drifters/Record labels

Who wrote songs for The Drifters?

Carole King established her solo career in 1971 with her hit album Tapestry, but in the lead up to this she had already written hits for artists such as The Shirelles, Aretha Franklin, The Monkees, The Drifters and more.

Why did Ben E King leave the Drifters?

In May 1960, King left the Drifters, assuming the stage name Ben E. King in preparation for a solo career. Remaining with Atlantic Records on its Atco imprint, King scored his first solo hit with the ballad “Spanish Harlem” (1961). King’s records continued to place well on the Billboard Hot 100 chart until 1965.

How old is Charlie Thomas?

84 years (April 7, 1937)
Charlie Thomas/Age

Who are the current Drifters?

The current lineup is Pinkney, Cockerham, Dunbar, Young, and Clyde McPhatter’s son, Billy McPhatter. Greg Johnson is now in Bobby Hendricks’ Drifters. Treadwell had approached Lover Patterson, the manager of The Five Crowns. All but one member of The Five Crowns went along with the name change to become the Drifters.

Who did Carole King marry?

Rick Sorensonm. 1982–1989
Rick Eversm. 1977–1978Charles Larkeym. 1970–1976Gerry Goffinm. 1959–1969
Carole King/Spouse

Personal life and family. King has been married four times, to Gerry Goffin, Charles Larkey, Rick Evers, and Rick Sorenson.

What was Carole King’s biggest hit?

#1 – Will You Love Me Tomorrow?

Is BB King the same as Ben E. King?

When trying to keep the two men separated, remember that Ben E. King was a soul and R&B singer. B.B. King is a Blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. B.B. King is usually pictured with his guitar, which he named Lucille.

Is Ben E. King a soul song?

Benjamin Earl King (né Nelson; September 28, 1938 – April 30, 2015) was an American soul and R&B singer and record producer.

Who is Charlie Thomas?

Charlie Thomas, the owner of a Texas car dealership empire who owned the Houston Rockets from 1982 to 1993 and helped build the team that would win the franchise’s only championships, died on Friday of complications from COVID-19, his son-in-law Danny Klaes said. Thomas was 89.

What are the greatest hits of the Drifters?

The Drifters’ Greatest Hits “(If You Cry) True Love, True Love” / Johnny Lee Williams 33 5 “Dance with Me” Ben E. King 15 2 17 (As A-side) 1960 “This Magic Moment” / 16 4 “Baltimore” Charlie Thomas & Elsbeary Hobbs “Lonely Winds” b/w “Hey Senorita” A: Ben E. King B: Ben E. King 54 9 “Save the Last Dance for Me” b/w “Nobody but Me” Ben E. King 1 1 2

Who are the members of the Drifters band?

This list of songs or music-related items is incomplete; you can help by expanding it. This discography focuses solely on that of American vocal group The Drifters as managed by the Treadwell family.

Why did Bill Pinkney leave the Drifters band?

Low salaries contributed to burnout among the members, particularly Bill Pinkney, who was fired after asking Treadwell for more money. In protest, Andrew Thrasher left as well. Pinkney formed another group, called “The Flyers”, with lead singer Bobby Hendricks, who would leave to join the Drifters the next year.

When did There Goes my Baby by the Drifters come out?

A Drifters’ compilation by the same name was released by Intercontinental records in 1996, but it has a different track listing. 1.” There Goes My Baby ” 2.” (If You Cry) True Love, True Love”