Drifters ARTIST ID: 346

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"The Drifters were the all time greatest Atlantic recording group" said Ahmet Ertegun, founder of Atlantic Recording Company and the esteemed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "The best act of its genre on the music scene today" has been used often to describe Bill Pinkney's legacy group.

In 1988 the Rock Hall inducted originals Bill Pinkney, Clyde McPhatter, and Gerhart Thrasher, along with subsequent members Ben E. King, Charlie Thomas, Rudy Lewis, and Johnny Moore - the seven significant contributors to The Drifters' legacy. King and Thomas remain alive today.

A former Negro Baseball League pitcher and Presidential Citation Recipient from World War II, Bill Pinkney received a Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Award and is a member of the United Group Harmony Association, the Beach Music Hall of Fame, and Vocal Group Hall Of Fame. South Carolina has established a state park at his Dalzell, Sumter County birthplace, and bestowed upon him the Order of the Palmetto, its highest civilian honor. He is South Carolina's official Ambassador of Entertainment. Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, has proclaimed both "Original Drifters Day" and "Bill Pinkney Day" commemorating his fortieth and forty-fifth anniversary kickoffs.

Pinkney's group still breaks from touring to record. Seize the opportunity to enjoy this entertainment industry legend's fine act! The current lineup continues the great Bill Pinkney Legacy with dignity, pride, and respect. For a classic Legendary Drifters show that still blends nostalgic magic with on-stage excitement and/or a new 21st century touch, contact us soon to discuss promotional information and logistics.

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