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Line 1: − One of the most successful vocal groups of the early+ − rock and roll era, '''The Platters''' unique vocal style hit − upon a successful formula of updating older standards − with a distinctive sound that was unmistakably theirs. − − The act went through many personnel changes, − but the most popular and successful incarnation included − lead tenor [[Tony Williams]], [[David Lynch]], [[Paul Robi]], − [[Herb Reed]], and [[Zola Taylor]]. − − Convinced a song he had written, "Only You" had potential − the group’s manager, Buck Ram insisted it be their first − release at Mercury Records, resulting in a top five hit in − the summer of 1955. The followup, “The Great Pretender” − became the Platters' first chart topping #1 hit. − − Among the more than 50 million records sold were − “The Magic Touch,” “My Prayer,” ”I’m Sorry,” “Twilight Time,” − “Harbor Lights,” To Each His Own,” “If I Didn’t Care,” − “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,” and “To Each His Own.” − − “The Platters were also the first rock and roll group to have − a Top Ten album in America. − − The group was among the first doo-wap groups to be inducted − into The [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 1990. − − [[Category: Musical Groups]] − {{DEFAULTSORT:Platters, The}}
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