The Platters: Pioneers of Doo-Wop and R&B
The Platters are an American vocal group, originally formed in Los Angeles in 1952, who became one of the most successful doo-wop and R&B groups of the 1950s and early 1960s.Formed by manager Buck Ram, the classic lineup featured Tony Williams (lead tenor), David Lynch (tenor), Paul Robi (baritone), Herb Reed (bass), and Zola Taylor (contralto).They achieved massive crossover success with hits like "Only You (And You Alone)", "The Great Pretender", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", and "My Prayer", ...