American singer, perhaps the most widely imitated R&B singer of the 1950s and 1960s, making him a key figure in the shaping of doo-wop and R&B.
Born: Nov. 15, 1932, Durham, NC - died: June 13, 1972 in Manhattan, NYC, NY.
McPhatter was lead tenor for Billy Ward And His Dominoes & largely responsible for the success they initially enjoyed.
After his tenure with the Dominoes, McPhatter formed his own group, Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters, before going solo.
Only 39 at the time of his death, Clyde McPhatter left a legacy of over 22 years of recording history. He was the first artist in music history to become a double inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, first as a member of The Drifters, and later as a solo artist. as a result, all subsequent multiple inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are said to be members of "The Clyde McPhatter Club".
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 (Performer).
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April 1, 1972
Apollo Theater
New York, New York, United Statesexact date unknown, incomplete
1. A Lover's Question
January 23, 1971
Academy of Music
New York, New York, United StatesJanuary 22, 1971
Academy of Music
New York, New York, United StatesFebruary 17, 1968
Royal Lido
Prestatyn, Wales, United KingdomFebruary 10, 1968
Gaiety Ballroom
Ramsey, England, United KingdomFebruary 2, 1968
The Cromwellian
London, England, United KingdomOctober 27, 1967
California Ballroom
Dunstable, England, United KingdomOctober 14, 1967
Dungeon Club
Nottingham, England, United KingdomMay 28, 1967
Dungeon Club
Nottingham, England, United KingdomMay 20, 1967
Dungeon Club
Nottingham, England, United KingdomDecember 15, 1966
Apollo Theater
New York, New York, United StatesDecember 14, 1966
Apollo Theater
New York, New York, United StatesDecember 13, 1966
Apollo Theater
New York, New York, United StatesDecember 12, 1966
Apollo Theater
New York, New York, United StatesDecember 11, 1966
Apollo Theater
New York, New York, United StatesDecember 10, 1966
Apollo Theater
New York, New York, United StatesDecember 9, 1966
Apollo Theater
New York, New York, United StatesApril 29, 1965
Apollo Theater
New York, New York, United StatesApril 28, 1965
Apollo Theater
New York, New York, United StatesApril 27, 1965
Apollo Theater
New York, New York, United StatesClyde McPhatter has released 73+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Twice As Nice 1959-1961, A Shot Of Rhythm & Blues, Treasure Of Love And Other Hits. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Clyde McPhatter's most popular tracks include A Lover's Question, You're Moving Me, Lover Please, White Christmas, Treasure of Love. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
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