Artist Bio:
Clyde McPhatter was an American R&B and soul singer born on November 15, 1932, in Durham, North Carolina. He was best known as the lead singer of the vocal group The Drifters and later as a solo artist. McPhatter's powerful and emotive voice helped define the sound of early R&B music in the 1950s.
As the lead singer of The Drifters, McPhatter recorded a string of hits such as "Money Honey" and "Such a Night." After leaving the group in 1955, he embarked on a successful solo career, releasing songs like "A Lover's Question" and "Treasure of Love." McPhatter was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 for his contributions to the genre. He passed away on June 13, 1972, at the age of 39.
No comments yet. Login to share your thoughts!