The Platters were an influential American vocal group known for their contributions to the early development of rock and roll, doo-wop, and rhythm and blues music. Formed in 1952 in Los Angeles, ...

As for the new members of the group, Wayne Miller, a vocalist in the group, said they've learned to move together as a group over the years. "The Platters were very smooth, and we don't do a whole ...

As a member of the Platters, Reed was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and the Vocal Hall of Fame in 1998. He is survived by a son, Herb Jr., and three grandchildren.

Zola Taylor, who was the first female member of the 1950s group the Platters, a Los Angeles-based quintet that was one of rock's first major R&B crossover acts, has died. She was 69, according to ...

BOSTON (AP) — Herb Reed, the last surviving original member of 1950s vocal group the Platters who sang on hits like "Only You" and "The Great Pretender," has died. He was 83. Reed died on Monday ...

Judge Forbids Musician’s Use of ‘The Platters’ Name After 40 Years of Lawsuits When bands split up and reform with new members, custody of the band name often becomes sticky. Here's one example.

In 1969, Herb Reed, by then the last original member of the band, left the Platters. In 1970, Turner left, too, and an entirely new lineup was created.

Bass singer Herb Reed, who co-founded the Platters in Los Angeles in 1953 and was the last of the original members of the vocal group, died Monday in Boston, his manager told the Associated Press.

Founding Platters member Herb Reed said he spotted Ms. Taylor, the sister of Cornell Gunter of the Coasters, rehearsing with a girl group in 1955 and knew immediately she had the charisma and ...

As a member of the Platters, Reed was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and the Vocal Hall of Fame in 1998. He is survived by a son, Herb Jr., and three grandchildren.

Herb Reed, the last surviving original member of 1950s vocal group the Platters who sang on hits like "Only You" and "The Great Pretender," has died. He was 83.