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Clyde Lensley McPhatter (November 15, 1932 – June 13, 1972) was an
American rhythm and blues, soul, and rock and roll singer. He was one of the most widely...
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vocal group. They were
originally formed as a
backing group for
Clyde McPhatter,
formerly the lead
tenor of
Billy Ward and his
Dominoes in 1953. The second...
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September 1953 as the
first single by
Clyde McPhatter backed for the
first time by the
newly formed Drifters.
McPhatter's voice, but not his name, had become...
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Shanduke McPhatter is a
Community Leader based in Brooklyn, New York City. He is the
founder and
chief executive officer of
Gangstas Making Astronomical...
- song
written by
Danny Small and
originally recorded by
Clyde McPhatter in 1957.
McPhatter's version peaked at
number six on the R&B Best
Seller chart and...
- a salary.
Clyde McPhatter was
being paid
barely enough to live on, even
though most of the Dominoes'
success was due to
McPhatter's soaring vocal abilities...
- than
McPhatter.
Billy Ward felt a
stage name
would better fit the Dominoes' image,
hence Jackie Wilson.
Before leaving the Dominoes,
McPhatter coached...
- follow.
Although McPhatter's tenor singing and
falsetto whoops were in the
background on this recording, the
following year,
McPhatter was the lead singer...
- by
Clyde McPhatter and
performed by
Clyde McPhatter and The Drifters. In 1954, the
track reached No. 7 on the U.S. R&B chart.
Clyde McPhatter and The Drifters...
- Mint Julep"
reached No. 2. In 1953,
after learning that
singer Clyde McPhatter had been
fired from
Billy Ward and His
Dominoes and was
forming The Drifters...
