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One of the most successful vocal groups of the early
One of the most successful vocal groups of the early
rock and roll era, The Platters unique vocal style hit
rock and roll era, '''The Platters''' unique vocal style hit
upon a successful formula of updating older standards
upon a successful formula of updating older standards
with a distinctive sound that was unmistakably theirs.
with a distinctive sound that was unmistakably theirs.
The act went through many personnel changes,
The act went through many personnel changes,
but the most popular and successful incarnation included
but the most popular and successful incarnation included
lead tenor Tony Williams, David Lynch, Paul Robi,
lead tenor [[Tony Williams]], [[David Lynch]], [[Paul Robi]],
Herb Reed, and Zola Taylor.
[[Herb Reed]], and [[Zola Taylor]].
Convinced a song he had written, "Only You" had potential
Convinced a song he had written, "Only You" had potential
The group was among the first doo-wap groups to be inducted
The group was among the first doo-wap groups to be inducted
into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
into The [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 1990.
[[Category: Musicians]]
[[Category: Artists]]
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