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The Platters

The Platters were a successful vocal group of the early rock and roll era.

Their distinctive sound was a bridge between the pre-rock Tin Pan Alley tradition, and the burgeoning new genre. The original group members were Alex Hodge, Cornell Gunther, David Lynch, Joe Jefferson, Gaynel Hodge and Herb Reed.

Herb Reed continues to tour with his group, “Herb Reed’s Platters” which is Federally trademarked, and his permanent license since 1987. In 2007, he discussed the abundance of touring Platters groups.

The reformation of the 1950s singing group, The Platters performed the group’s classic 1954 hit, “Only You.”

The mistake that led to the fame

Members of the 1950s singing group The Platters and their founder Herb Reed spoke to Debbye Turner Bell and Harry Smith the mistake caused the popularity of the single “Only You.”