The Platters

With classics such as "The Great Pretender," "Only You," and their rendition of "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," the Platters were one of the preeminent doo-wop groups of the early rock-&-roll era. Under the guidance of manager and producer Buck Ram, the Platters churned out hit after hit, with a unique sound marked by lead singer Tony Williams's powerful vocals and the feminine touch of singer Zola Taylor. The Platters were instrumental in bridging the gap between more traditional vocal-group stylings and the popular R&B grooves of the early 1950s.

• Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs
• The Cadillacs
• The Chantels
• The Clovers
• The Dell Vikings
• The Five Satins
• The Flamingos
• The Marcels
• The Moonglows
• The Penguins

• Billy Eckstine
• Johnny Hartman
• Sarah Vaughan
• The Ink Spots
• The Mills Brothers
• Sonny Til & The Orioles
• The Ravens (50's)

• Boyz II Men
• Dion
• Frankie Valli/The Four Seasons
• The Beach Boys
• The Delfonics
• The Impressions
• The Miracles
• The Shirelles
• The Spinners
• The Temptations (R&B)

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