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The Platters formed in Los Angeles in 1952. The original group consisted of founding member, Herb Reed, Alex Hodge, Cornell Gunter and Joe Jefferson. In 1953-1954, band members are Tony Williams as Lead singer, Alex Hodge, Herb Reed, David Lynch, Zola Taylor. In 1955-1959, band members are Tony Williams Lead singer, Herb Reed, David Lynch, Paul Robi, Zola Taylor. In 1959-1970, band members are Sonny Turner Lead singer, Herb Reed, Paul Robi, Zola Taylor, David Lynch, Nate Nelson, Barbara Randolph, Sandra Dawn, Duke Daniels James Austin Jr, Milton Bullock. Many past members using The Platters' name have toured concurrently since the 1970s.
Songs of Platters
* Only You (and You Alone) (1955)* Great Pretender (1956)
* Magic Touch (1956)
* My Prayer (1956)
* Twilight Time (1958)
More About Platters
Herb Reed, Tony Williams, Dave Lynch, Alex Hodge and Zola Taylor of the early rock and roll group "The Platters" pose for a portrait before Alex Hodge left the group and Paul Robi joined what would become the definitive lineup in 1954.
Herb Reed, Dave Lynch, Tony Williams, Zola Taylor and Paul Robi of the early rock and roll group "The Platters" perform onstage in a scene from the movie "The Girl Can't Help It" which was released in 1956.
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