The Drifters

GPTKB entity

Statements (320)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_group
gptkbp:active_years 1953-present
1953–present
1953-1988
1953-2000s
gptkbp:active_years_end gptkb:1988
gptkb:2023
present
gptkbp:active_years_start 1953
gptkbp:album over 30
over 20
gptkbp:associated_act gptkb:The_Platters
gptkb:The_Shirelles
gptkb:Ben_E._King
gptkb:The_Coasters
gptkb:Chubby_Checker
gptkb:Johnny_Moore
gptkb:Clyde_Mc_Phatter
gptkb:Rudy_Lewis
gptkbp:associated_acts gptkb:The_Marvelettes
gptkb:The_Vandellas
gptkb:The_Angels
gptkb:The_Chi-Lites
gptkb:The_Cookies
gptkb:The_Crystals
gptkb:The_Dramatics
gptkb:The_Emotions
gptkb:The_Four_Tops
gptkb:The_Intruders
gptkb:The_O'_Jays
gptkb:The_Platters
gptkb:The_Ronettes
gptkb:The_Shirelles
gptkb:The_Spinners
gptkb:The_Stylistics
gptkb:The_Supremes
gptkb:The_Temptations
gptkb:The_Isley_Brothers
gptkb:Ben_E._King
gptkb:The_Velvelettes
gptkb:The_Chiffons
gptkb:The_Manhattans
gptkb:The_Coasters
gptkb:The_Dells
gptkb:The_Blackbyrds
gptkb:The_Delfonics
gptkb:The_Moments
gptkb:The_Whispers
gptkb:The_New_Birth
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:The_Shirelles
gptkb:The_Supremes
gptkb:The_Temptations
gptkb:Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:The_Four_Seasons
gptkbp:award gptkb:Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:Grammy_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame_Induction
gptkb:Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame_Inductee
gptkb:Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:Grammy_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame_Inductees
gptkb:Grammy_Hall_of_Fame_Inductees
gptkbp:chart_success gptkb:Billboard_R&_B_chart
gptkb:Billboard_Hot_100
gptkbp:cover_artist gptkb:Ben_E._King
gptkb:Ben_E._King_Sings_for_Soulful_Lovers
gptkbp:cultural_impact covered by various artists
Influence on rock music
featured in films and TV shows
featured in films
influenced pop music
Influence on pop music
Featured in films and television
Influence on soul music
influenced many artists
Recognition in popular culture
Covers by various artists
Legacy in American music
Significant influence on music history
inspired musical theater adaptations
Use in films and commercials
Influence on R& B music
Influence on later R& B groups
Contribution to the doo-wop genre
Impact on 1960s pop music
Influence on Motown sound
Inspiration for later vocal groups
Legacy in American music history
Influence on R& B
Influence on vocal groups
Impact on the doo-wop genre
gptkbp:debut_album gptkb:The_Drifters
gptkb:Money_Honey
gptkb:2019
gptkbp:famous_cover_album_year gptkb:1962
gptkbp:famous_cover_year gptkb:1961
gptkbp:famous_for Live performances
Stage performances
Smooth melodies
Harmonizing vocals
Harmonized vocals
Innovative arrangements
Covers of popular songs
Influential sound
Choreographed performances
Chart-topping hits
Memorable lyrics
Memorable melodies
harmonious vocal style
popularizing doo-wop
smooth choreography
Smooth choreography
gptkbp:first_hit_year 1953
gptkbp:formation_date 1953
gptkbp:formed 1953
gptkbp:former_member gptkb:Bill_Pinkney
gptkb:Charlie_Thomas
gptkb:Gerald_Alston
gptkb:Ben_E._King
gptkb:Johnny_Moore
gptkb:Clyde_Mc_Phatter
gptkb:Rudy_Lewis
gptkbp:founded 1953
gptkbp:founded_by gptkb:Clyde_Mc_Phatter
gptkbp:genre gptkb:soul
Rhythm and blues
doowop
R& B
gptkbp:grammy_award_year gptkb:1988
gptkbp:hit_single gptkb:This_Magic_Moment
gptkb:Under_the_Boardwalk
gptkb:Save_the_Last_Dance_for_Me
gptkb:Stand_by_Me
gptkb:Dance_with_Me
gptkb:There_Goes_My_Baby
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Drifters
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Boyz_II_Men
gptkb:The_Jackson_5
gptkb:The_Temptations
gptkb:The_Four_Seasons
gptkb:The_Backstreet_Boys
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Bruno_Mars
gptkb:New_Kids_on_the_Block
gptkb:Backstreet_Boys
gptkb:Beyonce
gptkb:Boyz_II_Men
gptkb:Justin_Randall_Timberlake
gptkb:Maroon_5
gptkb:The_Beach_Boys
gptkb:The_Jackson_5
gptkb:The_O'_Jays
gptkb:The_Shirelles
gptkb:The_Stylistics
gptkb:The_Supremes
gptkb:The_Temptations
gptkb:Rihanna
gptkb:Sam_Smith
gptkb:Adele
gptkb:John_Legend
gptkb:Earth,_Wind_&_Fire
gptkb:NSYNC
gptkb:The_Four_Seasons
Hip hop artists
Pop artists
Numerous artists in R& B and pop
Various R& B artists
Soul musicians
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Gospel
gptkb:The_Platters
gptkb:The_Supremes
gptkb:The_Temptations
gptkb:The_Moonglows
gptkb:The_Coasters
gptkb:The_Clovers
gptkb:The_Five_Satins
Doo-wop
Pop music
Soul music
Doo-wop music
gptkbp:label gptkb:United_Artists_Records
gptkb:RCA_Records
gptkb:Atlantic_Records
gptkb:Cameo-Parkway_Records
gptkb:Bell_Records
DCP Records
gptkbp:legacy one of the most successful vocal groups
gptkbp:members gptkb:Drew_Hill
gptkb:D._J._Williams
gptkb:Bill_Pinkney
gptkb:Charlie_Thomas
gptkb:D._C._Rogers
gptkb:D._C._Williams
gptkb:David_B._Thomas
gptkb:Gerald_Alston
gptkb:Johnny_Lee_Williams
gptkb:Ralph_T._Williams
gptkb:Rick_Sheppard
gptkb:T._C._Thomas
gptkb:Darryl_Mc_Donald
gptkb:D._J._Rogers
gptkb:Ben_E._King
gptkb:Darryl_Williams
gptkb:D._J._Thomas
gptkb:Michael_Williams
gptkb:Darryl_Grant
gptkb:Darryl_Mc_Carty
gptkb:Darryl_Mc_Coy
gptkb:Darryl_Thomas
gptkb:Johnny_Moore
gptkb:Darryl_A._Mc_Daniels
gptkb:Elijah_Blue
gptkb:Gregg_L._Smith
gptkb:Clyde_Mc_Phatter
gptkb:Rudy_Lewis
D. C. Thomas
Eugene Mumford
Darryl Mc Kenzie
Darryl Mc Kinney
gptkbp:music_style Rhythm and blues
Soul music
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_album gptkb:The_Definitive_Drifters
gptkb:The_Drifters'_Golden_Hits
gptkb:The_Drifters:_The_Complete_Singles_1953-1962
gptkb:Under_the_Boardwalk
gptkb:Save_the_Last_Dance_for_Me
gptkb:The_Drifters'_Greatest_Hits
More Great Hits
The Drifters' 1960s Hits
gptkbp:notable_cover gptkb:The_Bachelors_-There_Goes_My_Baby
gptkb:The_Rolling_Stones_-Under_the_Boardwalk
gptkb:The_Shadows_-Up_on_the_Roof
gptkb:Stand_by_Me
gptkb:The_Beatles_-Save_the_Last_Dance_for_Me
gptkb:The_Temptations_-There_Goes_My_Baby
John Lennon -Save the Last Dance for Me
The Hollies -Dance with Me
John Lennon -Up on the Roof
The Beach Boys -This Magic Moment
gptkbp:notable_inductees gptkb:Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Charlie_Thomas
gptkb:Ben_E._King
gptkb:Johnny_Moore
gptkb:Clyde_Mc_Phatter
gptkb:Rudy_Lewis
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Bill_Pinkney
gptkb:Charlie_Thomas
gptkb:Ben_E._King
gptkb:Johnny_Moore
gptkb:Clyde_Mc_Phatter
gptkb:Rudy_Lewis
gptkbp:notable_performance gptkb:The_Midnight_Special
gptkb:The_Royal_Variety_Performance
gptkb:The_Ed_Sullivan_Show
gptkb:The_Apollo_Theater
The Copacabana
The Apollo Theater in Harlem
The Apollo Theater Anniversary Show
gptkbp:notable_song gptkb:Dance_with_Me
gptkb:There_Goes_My_Baby
Up on the Roof
gptkbp:notable_songs gptkb:This_Magic_Moment
gptkb:On_Broadway
gptkb:Under_the_Boardwalk
gptkb:Save_the_Last_Dance_for_Me
gptkb:Stand_by_Me
gptkb:Dance_with_Me
gptkb:There_Goes_My_Baby
Like a Star
I Count the Tears
gptkbp:number_of_members varies
varied
gptkbp:origin gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:performances Radio shows
Television appearances
Live concerts
gptkbp:previous_album gptkb:The_Drifters'_Christmas_Album
gptkb:The_Drifters'_Greatest_Hits
gptkbp:record_label gptkb:United_Artists_Records
gptkb:RCA_Records
gptkb:Atlantic_Records
gptkb:MGM_Records
gptkb:Bell_Records
DCP Records
gptkbp:recorded_in gptkb:On_Broadway
gptkb:Dance_with_Me
gptkb:Sweets_for_My_Sweet
Up on the Roof
I Count the Tears
Please Stay
Love Games
If You Cry True Love, True Love
I’ll Take You Home
You're More Than a Number in My Little Red Book
gptkbp:song gptkb:This_Magic_Moment
gptkb:On_Broadway
gptkb:Under_the_Boardwalk
gptkb:Save_the_Last_Dance_for_Me
gptkb:Stand_by_Me
gptkb:Dance_with_Me
gptkb:There_Goes_My_Baby
Up on the Roof
I Count the Tears
If You Don't Come Back
Somebody Nobody Wants
If You Cry Tonight
gptkbp:songwriters gptkb:Mike_Stoller
gptkb:Jerry_Leiber
gptkb:Doc_Pomus
gptkb:Mort_Shuman
gptkb:Carole_King
gptkbp:website thedrifters.com
http://www.thedrifters.com
gptkbp:won_award gptkb:Grammy_Hall_of_Fame
Best R& B Vocal Performance
gptkbp:year_established gptkb:1988
1953
gptkbp:years_active 1953–present
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aretha_Franklin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3