The Drifters
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1953 in New York City, New York, United States
- Active: 1953 - present
Biography
The Drifters are a New York vocal group formed in 1953 around Clyde McPhatter. After a full 1958 lineup change, the group — with Ben E. King, Rudy Lewis and Johnny Moore — made enduring records for #Atlantic Records# including 'Save the Last Dance for Me', 'Up on the Roof' and 'Under the Boardwalk'. The name has continued through many lineups ever since.
The Drifters Discography
- Rockin' & Driftin' (1958) - Compilation - rated 3.35/5
- There Goes My Baby / Oh My Love (1959) - Single - rated 3.66/5
- Save the Last Dance for Me (1962) - Album - rated 3.69/5
- Under the Boardwalk (1964) - Album - rated 3.81/5
- I'll Take You Where the Music's Playing (1966) - Album - rated 3.69/5
- The Drifters' Golden Hits (1968) - Compilation - rated 3.96/5
Members
- Clyde McPhatter - lead vocals (1953–1954)
- Ben E. King - lead vocals (1959–1960)
- Johnny Moore - lead vocals (1954–1957; 1963–1986)
- Rudy Lewis - lead vocals (1960–1964)
- Charlie Thomas - vocals (1959–1967)
- Bill Pinkney - vocals (1953–1956; 1958–2007)