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The Platters: Pioneers of rock and R&B harmony
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 ...
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The Number Ones: The Platters’ “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”
Consider the Platters. The Los Angeles group had three #1 hits in Billboard‘s pre-Hot 100 era, starting with 1955’s lovely “The Great Pretender.” Stylistically, they were closer to jazz ...
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The Platters
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