The Drifters

Born in the early '50s, The Drifters are an iconic R&B group known for hits like "There Goes My Baby" and "Under the Boardwalk." With members like Clyde McPhatter and Ben E. King, they collaborated with Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller, enjoying a dynamic but tumultuous history marked by frequent lineup changes. They transcended the genre's early days to influence pop and soul, securing their legacy with Grammy Hall of Fame inductions and successful UK revivals in the '70s. Their sound left a lasting mark on artists like Phil Spector and Smokey Robinson.