USA vocal group formed in Los Angeles in 1952. They were one of the most successful vocal groups of the early rock and roll era. The act went through several personnel changes, with the most successful incarnation comprising lead tenor Tony Williams, David Lynch, Paul Robi, Herb Reed, and Zola Taylor. The group had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart between 1955 and 1967, including four number-one hits. The Platters were one of the first African-American groups to be accepted as a major chart group and were, for a period of time, the most successful vocal group in the world. Originally managed by Ralph Bass, they were later managed by songwriter Buck Ram. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 (Performer).
Original line-up (1952-53): Alex Hodge, Cornell Gunter, David Lynch, Joe Jefferson, Gaynel Hodge.
Later line-up (1953+): Tony Williams, Zola Taylor, Paul Robi, David Lynch, Herb Reed.
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December 22, 2025
Savannah Center
The Villages, Florida, United StatesDecember 5, 2025
The Palace Theatre
Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United StatesSeptember 12, 2025
Long Center for the Performing Arts
Lafayette, Indiana, United StatesJuly 21, 2025
York Fair Grandstand
York, Pennsylvania, United StatesMarch 3, 2025
Wish Farms Soundstage
Plant City, Florida, United StatesJanuary 12, 2025
Levoy Theatre
Millville, New Jersey, United StatesDecember 12, 2024
Savannah Center
The Villages, Florida, United StatesNovember 29, 2024
The Coach House
San Juan Capistrano, California, United StatesNovember 7, 2024
The Avalon Ballroom Theatre
Niagara Falls, Ontario, CanadaEarly show
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The Avalon Ballroom Theatre
Niagara Falls, Ontario, CanadaLate show
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The Avalon Ballroom Theatre
Niagara Falls, Ontario, CanadaSeptember 14, 2024
Keswick Theatre
Glenside, Pennsylvania, United StatesMay 26, 2024
Celebrity Theatre
Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesApril 13, 2024
Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
Red Bank, New Jersey, United StatesBilled as Herb Reed's Platters, members different with the current The Platters, who was managed by Herb Reed Enterprises
1. Only You (And You Alone)(Buck Ram cover)
2. (You've Got) The Magic Touch
3. My Prayer(Georges Boulanger & sein Orchester cover)
4. Twilight Time
5. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes(Jerome Kern cover)
6. The Great Pretender
December 9, 2023
Don’s Celebrity Theatre
Laughlin, Nevada, United StatesDecember 8, 2023
Don’s Celebrity Theatre
Laughlin, Nevada, United StatesDecember 7, 2023
Don’s Celebrity Theatre
Laughlin, Nevada, United StatesDecember 6, 2023
Don’s Celebrity Theatre
Laughlin, Nevada, United StatesOctober 4, 2023
Topsfield Grandstand
Topsfield, Massachusetts, United StatesSeptember 30, 2023
Alabama Theatre
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United StatesThe Platters has 2 upcoming concerts. They will be performing in cities including Spartanburg, Palm Springs. Check the tour dates section for the complete schedule and ticket information.
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The Platters has released 118+ albums. Some of their notable releases include The Ultimate Collection - 60 Original Classics, Collection, The Great Pretender. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of The Platters's most popular tracks include Only You (And You Alone), Smoke gets in your eyes, The Great Pretender, Only You, My Prayer. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
USA vocal group formed in Los Angeles in 1952. They were one of the most successful vocal groups of the early rock and roll era. The act went through several personnel changes, with the most successfu... Read the full biography on this page.
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