The Platters

The Platters were one of the most successful R&B vocal groups of the rock and roll era. Their sound was unique, featuring Tony Williams’ powerful vocals and Zola Taylor’s feminine touch. Buck Ram, the group’s manager and producer, wrote their 1955 hit “Only You” and their song “The Great Pretender”. The Platters were inducted into…

the Platters

The Platters are a vocal group that was formed in Los Angeles in 1952 by Herb Reed, Alex Hodge, Cornell Gunter, and Joe Jefferson. The group’s name comes from the “platter” that spins vinyl records on a phonograph machine. The Platters are known for their rock-and-roll renditions of big-band hits, including “My Prayer” (1956), “Twilight Time”, and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” (1958). They also appeared in the 1956 movies The Girl Can’t Help It and Rock Around the Clock. 


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