The Drifters Patchogue Tickets - Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts

The Drifters with The Coasters and The Platters

Sep 13, 2024 at 8:00 PM · Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, Patchogue, NY Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, Patchogue, NY

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The Coasters

1 concert

The Coasters, a groundbreaking LA doo-wop/rock & roll group known for witty, comedic hits like "Yakety Yak" and "Charlie Brown," worked closely with Leiber & Stoller and were Rock Hall inductees.

The Drifters

13 concerts

The Drifters, formed by Clyde McPhatter in 1953, became iconic in R&B and pop with hits like "Money Honey" and "There Goes My Baby." They worked with Atlantic Records, producers like Leiber & Stoller, and songwriters Ben E. King. Recognized for lineup changes, their unique string arrangements blended R&B and pop. Key tracks included "Under the Boardwalk" and "Save the Last Dance for Me." With multiple awards and enduring influence, their music bridged genres. Various lawsuits over the name ensued, culminating in the trademark's 1990s ownership by Faye Treadwell.

The Platters

4 concerts

Rock ’n’ roll vocal group The Platters®, founded by Herb Reed; famed for smooth harmonies and hits “Only You,” “Great Pretender,” “Twilight Time,” “My Prayer.” Featured in MCU.

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