The Classic Drifters, The Coasters, & The Platters - Holiday & Hits
Saturday, December 13 at 3 pm & 7:30 pm
Tickets: $70-$75
Two Shows -
Shows Starts - 3 pm & 7:30 pm
Doors Open- 2 pm & 6:30 pm
THE CLASSIC DRIFTERS - Up on the Roof. Under the Boardwalk. This Magic Moment. There Goes My Baby. Dance with Me. Spanish Harlem. Stand by Me. The list of hits goes on and on.
Through an historical journey, which included no less than 5 legendary lead singers, including Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Clyde McPhatter and Ben E. King, the group's ongoing story has covered the entire spectrum of Rock & Roll. They were the first musical group to include string instruments into Rhythm & Blues music with their hauntingly beautiful song, "There Goes My Baby". They were the first musical group to sell 2 million records with their pop classic, "Up On The Roof". Along with fellow inductees the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Bob Dylan and the Supremes, the Drifters were in the first class of Rock & Roll legends to be initiated into the Hall of Fame and the first African American group to be inducted. Their classic tune "Under The Boardwalk" is the most played R & B record of all time. 20 other million sellers followed.
THE COASTERS - The Coasters are the most entertaining group in the music industry. They are available for cruises, private parties. live concerts. weddings, corporate shows, casinos and night clubs. They will perform anywhere. This group will keep you "Rockin' N' Rollin' " all night with their funny songs and on stage antics. They are great singers, actors and entertainers. The name of the Coasters is a Registered Federal Trademark by the U.S Trademark office (Registration No. 2,146,911) and is owned by The Original Coasters Inc. ® - A corporation formed in 2000 by the late Carl Gardner. He was the lead singer and founder of The Coasters. The Coasters have been managed by Veta Gardner, the president of the corporation and the wife of late Carl Gardner since 1986. The Coasters ® are most recognized by the following hits- "Yakety Yak", "Charlie Brown", "Searchin'", "Along Came Jones", "Poison Ivy", "Love Potion #9", "Little Egypt", "Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart".
THE PLATTERS - The Platters’ timeless music continues to appear on many classic-contemporary major motion pictures and television soundtracks. For example, the powerhouse ballad, My Prayer, was used in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” leading to its nomination for a coveted Oscar® as part of the motion pictures soundtrack. In addition, The Great Pretender prominently appears in a pivotal scene on Disney® Television’s Golden Globe®, Emmy® Award-winning hit drama “Empire.” Only You (and You Alone) and The Great Pretender are part of the GRAMMY® Museum songs of the century.
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