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Rick Sheppard

Rick Sheppard... Atlantic Recording Artist The Drifters 1966-1970

Joe Blunt

Joe Blunt... The Bell/Arista Recording Artist The Drifters 1976-1983

Clyde Brown

Clyde Brown... The Bell/Arista Recording Artist The Drifters 1974-1983

Butch Leake

Butch Leake... The Bell/Arista Recording Artist The Drifters 1970-1976

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BUTCH LEAKE

butch Leake formerly of The Original Bell Arista Recording Artist The Drifters 1970-1976. Butch recorded on some of The Drifters Greatest during the 70's "Kissin In The Backrow Of The Movies" "Down On The Beach Tonight" "There Goes My First Love" "Love Games" Butch Received a Life Time Achievement in 2009 and a Gold disc from Sony Music in 2012. for contributions to the group and recorded sales 100,000 units.

Rick Sheppard

Rick Sheppard The Drifters 1966-1970...Rick Sheppard was recruited by Drifters manager George Treadwell to replace departing member Rudy Lewis and officially became a member of The Drifters in 1966, recording with the group for Atlantic Records through the end of the 1960s. During that time, he toured with The Drifters throughout the world, sharing stages with the greatest names in show business, and performed on numerous U.S. television programs. Photo Courtesy of Butch Leake Photography

Joe Blunt

Joe Blunt Formerly of The Bell / Arista Recording group The Drifters 1976-1980...
Joe recorded on some of The Drifters greatest songs during the 70's It was during Joe’s tenure with The Drifters that “Every Night’s A Saturday Night With You”,“Closely Guarded Secret”, “Pour Your Little Heart Out” and the smash hit “Your More Than A Number In My Little Red Book" was
recorded. Joe Received a Life Time Achievement in 2009 and a Gold disc from Sony Music in 2012. for contributions to the group.

Clyde Brown

Clyde Brown formerly of The Bell / Arista Recording group The Drifters 1974-1980... It was during Clydes tenure with The Drifters that “Every Night’s A Saturday Night With You”, “Closely Guarded Secret”, “Pour Your
Little Heart Out” and the smash hit “Your More Than A Number In My Little Red Book" was recorded.

Clyde McPhatter

Clyde McPhatter The Original Drifters 1953-1954.....Clyde Lensley McPhatter (November 15, 1932 – June 13, 1972) was an American R&B singer, perhaps the most widely imitated R&B singer of the 1950s and 1960s, making him a key figure in the shaping of doo-wop and R&B. He had high-pitched tenor, that was steeped in the gospel music he sang in much of his younger life. He is best known for his solo hit "A Lover's Question".

Bill Pinkney

Bill Pinkney (August 15, 1925 – July 4, 2007) was an American performer and singer. Pinkney was often said to be the last surviving original member of The Drifters, who achieved international fame with numerous hit records. He was chiefly responsible for its early sounds. The Drifters have had a strong influence on soul, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll music.

Bobby Hendricks

Bobby Hendricks (February 22, 1938, Columbus, Ohio)[1] is an American R&B singer who charted two hits in the late 1950's. Hendricks was a member of The Swallows, The Flyers, and sang lead with The Drifters before becoming a successful solo act (he sang The Drifters' "Drip Drop").

Ben E. King

Ben E. King formerly of The Atlantic Recording group The Drifters 1958-1960.... He co-wrote and sang lead on the first Atlantic hit by the new version of the Drifters, "There Goes My Baby" (1959). He also sang lead on a succession of hits by the team of Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, including "Save the Last Dance for Me", "This Magic Moment", and "I Count the Tears".

Johnny Moore

Johnny Moore Formerly of The Drifters 1954-1998. Johnny was lead voice on many of The Drifters Greatest hits "Saturday Night At The Movies", "Come On Over To My Place", "At The Club" and "Up In The Streets Of Harlem".
During The Bell / Arista era "Kissin' in the Back Row of the Movies", "There Goes My First Love", "Can I Take You Home Little Girl", "Hello Happiness" and "You're More Than a Number in My Little Red Book".

Charlie Thomas

Charlie Thomas formerly of The Atlantic Recording group The Drifters 1958-1967 Charlie Thomas whos the lead voice on "When My Little Girl is Smiling" "Sweets For My Sweets" and "A Room Full Of Tears" Rock n Roll Hall Of Famer (1988) Charlie was born in Lynchburg Virginia April 7, 1937. He was a member of a group call The Five Crowns along with Ben E. King. The Group later became The Drifters when George Treadwell fire the group of Drifters he was handling at the Apollo Theater in the early 50s.

Rudy Lewis

Rudy Lewis formerly of The Atlantic Recording group The Drifters 1960-1964.
Rudy was the lead voice on some of The Drifters greatest hits "Please Stay", "Some Kind of Wonderful", "Up On The Roof" and "On Broadway" He also featured on other tracks such as: "Another Night With The Boys", "Beautiful Music", "Jackpot", "Let The Music Play", "Loneliness Or Happiness", "Mexican Divorce", "Only In America", "Rat Race", "She Never Talked To Me That Way", "Stranger On The Shore".

Grant Kitchings

Grant Kitchings formerly of The Original Bell / Arista Recording Group The Drifters 1971-1974. Grant recorded on some of The Drifters Greatest hits during the 70's "Kissin In The Backrow Of The Movies" "Down On The Beach Tonight" "There Goes My First Love" "Love Games

Milton Turner

Milton Turner Drifters Member from November 1967 till late 1969. He replaced Charlie Thomas.......There were no recording in 1968....The next time the Drifters saw a studio was on March 10, 1969, when (Johnny Moore, Rick Sheppard, Milton Turner, and Bill Frederick's) recorded "You And Me Together Forever" (led by Johnny), "Your Best Friend" (Johnny), and "Steal Away" (Bill). "Your Best Friend" and "Steal Away" were released in April of that year.

Rick Sheppard

Rick Sheppard... Atlantic Recording Artist The Drifters 1966-1970

Joe Blunt

Joe Blunt... The Bell/Arista Recording Artist The Drifters 1976-1983

Clyde Brown

Clyde Brown... The Bell/Arista Recording Artist The Drifters 1974-1983

Butch Leake

Butch Leake... The Bell/Arista Recording Artist The Drifters 1970-1976

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BUTCH LEAKE

butch Leake formerly of The Original Bell Arista Recording Artist The Drifters 1970-1976. Butch recorded on some of The Drifters Greatest during the 70's "Kissin In The Backrow Of The Movies" "Down On The Beach Tonight" "There Goes My First Love" "Love Games" Butch Received a Life Time Achievement in 2009 and a Gold disc from Sony Music in 2012. for contributions to the group and recorded sales 100,000 units.

Rick Sheppard

Rick Sheppard The Drifters 1966-1970...Rick Sheppard was recruited by Drifters manager George Treadwell to replace departing member Rudy Lewis and officially became a member of The Drifters in 1966, recording with the group for Atlantic Records through the end of the 1960s. During that time, he toured with The Drifters throughout the world, sharing stages with the greatest names in show business, and performed on numerous U.S. television programs. Photo Courtesy of Butch Leake Photography

Joe Blunt

Joe Blunt Formerly of The Bell / Arista Recording group The Drifters 1976-1980...
Joe recorded on some of The Drifters greatest songs during the 70's It was during Joe’s tenure with The Drifters that “Every Night’s A Saturday Night With You”,“Closely Guarded Secret”, “Pour Your Little Heart Out” and the smash hit “Your More Than A Number In My Little Red Book" was
recorded. Joe Received a Life Time Achievement in 2009 and a Gold disc from Sony Music in 2012. for contributions to the group.

Clyde Brown

Clyde Brown formerly of The Bell / Arista Recording group The Drifters 1974-1980... It was during Clydes tenure with The Drifters that “Every Night’s A Saturday Night With You”, “Closely Guarded Secret”, “Pour Your
Little Heart Out” and the smash hit “Your More Than A Number In My Little Red Book" was recorded.

Clyde McPhatter

Clyde McPhatter The Original Drifters 1953-1954.....Clyde Lensley McPhatter (November 15, 1932 – June 13, 1972) was an American R&B singer, perhaps the most widely imitated R&B singer of the 1950s and 1960s, making him a key figure in the shaping of doo-wop and R&B. He had high-pitched tenor, that was steeped in the gospel music he sang in much of his younger life. He is best known for his solo hit "A Lover's Question".

Bill Pinkney

Bill Pinkney (August 15, 1925 – July 4, 2007) was an American performer and singer. Pinkney was often said to be the last surviving original member of The Drifters, who achieved international fame with numerous hit records. He was chiefly responsible for its early sounds. The Drifters have had a strong influence on soul, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll music.

Bobby Hendricks

Bobby Hendricks (February 22, 1938, Columbus, Ohio)[1] is an American R&B singer who charted two hits in the late 1950's. Hendricks was a member of The Swallows, The Flyers, and sang lead with The Drifters before becoming a successful solo act (he sang The Drifters' "Drip Drop").

Ben E. King

Ben E. King formerly of The Atlantic Recording group The Drifters 1958-1960.... He co-wrote and sang lead on the first Atlantic hit by the new version of the Drifters, "There Goes My Baby" (1959). He also sang lead on a succession of hits by the team of Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, including "Save the Last Dance for Me", "This Magic Moment", and "I Count the Tears".

Johnny Moore

Johnny Moore Formerly of The Drifters 1954-1998. Johnny was lead voice on many of The Drifters Greatest hits "Saturday Night At The Movies", "Come On Over To My Place", "At The Club" and "Up In The Streets Of Harlem".
During The Bell / Arista era "Kissin' in the Back Row of the Movies", "There Goes My First Love", "Can I Take You Home Little Girl", "Hello Happiness" and "You're More Than a Number in My Little Red Book".

Charlie Thomas

Charlie Thomas formerly of The Atlantic Recording group The Drifters 1958-1967 Charlie Thomas whos the lead voice on "When My Little Girl is Smiling" "Sweets For My Sweets" and "A Room Full Of Tears" Rock n Roll Hall Of Famer (1988) Charlie was born in Lynchburg Virginia April 7, 1937. He was a member of a group call The Five Crowns along with Ben E. King. The Group later became The Drifters when George Treadwell fire the group of Drifters he was handling at the Apollo Theater in the early 50s.

Rudy Lewis

Rudy Lewis formerly of The Atlantic Recording group The Drifters 1960-1964.
Rudy was the lead voice on some of The Drifters greatest hits "Please Stay", "Some Kind of Wonderful", "Up On The Roof" and "On Broadway" He also featured on other tracks such as: "Another Night With The Boys", "Beautiful Music", "Jackpot", "Let The Music Play", "Loneliness Or Happiness", "Mexican Divorce", "Only In America", "Rat Race", "She Never Talked To Me That Way", "Stranger On The Shore".

Grant Kitchings

Grant Kitchings formerly of The Original Bell / Arista Recording Group The Drifters 1971-1974. Grant recorded on some of The Drifters Greatest hits during the 70's "Kissin In The Backrow Of The Movies" "Down On The Beach Tonight" "There Goes My First Love" "Love Games

Milton Turner

Milton Turner Drifters Member from November 1967 till late 1969. He replaced Charlie Thomas.......There were no recording in 1968....The next time the Drifters saw a studio was on March 10, 1969, when (Johnny Moore, Rick Sheppard, Milton Turner, and Bill Frederick's) recorded "You And Me Together Forever" (led by Johnny), "Your Best Friend" (Johnny), and "Steal Away" (Bill). "Your Best Friend" and "Steal Away" were released in April of that year.

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Butch Mann

Butch Mann... Original guitarist for The Original Bell / Arista recording Group The Drifters during the 70's.

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Clyde McPhatter

Clyde McPhatter The Original Drifters 1953-1954.....Clyde Lensley McPhatter (November 15, 1932 – June 13, 1972) was an American R&B singer, perhaps the most widely imitated R&B singer of the 1950s and 1960s, making him a key figure in the shaping of doo-wop and R&B. He had high-pitched tenor, that was steeped in the gospel music he sang in much of his younger life. He is best known for his solo hit "A Lover's Question".