Sunday, August 15, 2010

August 15: Bill Pinkney of the Drifters would be 85 today...

The Very Best of The Drifters
.... he died in July 2007 from a heart attack.

Pinkney, who was born in Dalzell, South Carolina was not a member of the original lineup of the group, but he did join the group early on and often was regarded as the "Last Surviving Original Drifter."

He was credited with creating the Drifters unique sound and the group has had a strong influence on the direction of soul music, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll.

Press links below to view You Tube videos:

-- "There Goes My Baby"
-- "Up On The Roof"
-- "Save The Last Dance For Me"

Official Website





http://www.originaldrifters.com/

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