Why did Tony Williams leave the Platters?

Why did Tony Williams leave the Platters?

In a dispute over money, Williams left the Platters in 1959 to pursue a solo career, and continued to work with Ram as his manager. He recorded an LP, A Girl Is A Girl Is A Girl, but his career faltered after he was arrested on a morals charge, of which he was later cleared.

What happened to the lead singer of the Platters?

Tony Williams, the original lead singer of the Platters whose renditions of "Only You" and "The Great Pretender" propelled the R&B group to stardom in the 1950s, died yesterday at age 64. Mr. Williams died at home in New York, said his wife, Helen. She said he had diabetes but had no other known health problems.

What are the names of the original Platters?

The original group consisted of founding and naming member, Herb Reed, Alex Hodge, Cornell Gunter and Joe Jefferson. In June 1953, Gunter left to join The Flairs and was replaced by lead vocalist Tony Williams.

Where was Tony Williams of the Platters born?

Elizabeth, New Jersey Tony Williams/Luogo di nascita

Who was the original lead singer of the Platters?

Tony Williams Tony Williams, a former parking-lot attendant who crooned the 1950's hit songs "Only You" and "The Great Pretender" as the lead singer of the Platters, died on Friday at his Manhattan apartment. He was 64 years old. He had been suffering from diabetes and emphysema and died in his sleep, said his wife, Helen.

Who were the lead singers of the Platters?

Tony Williams19 Sonny Turner19Cornell Gunter19Monroe Powell19 The Platters/Cantanti

Who was the lady that sang with the Platters?

Zola Taylor Zoletta Lynn Taylor (Ma – Ap) was an American singer. She was the original female member of The Platters from 19, when the group produced most of their popular singles....

Zola Taylor
Genres	Rock and roll, blues, R&B
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1951–1967

How old was Tony Williams when platters died?

64 years (1928–1992) Tony Williams/Età al momento della morte Tony Williams, a former parking-lot attendant who crooned the 1950's hit songs "Only You" and "The Great Pretender" as the lead singer of the Platters, died on Friday at his Manhattan apartment. He was 64 years old. He had been suffering from diabetes and emphysema and died in his sleep, said his wife, Helen.

Did the platters have a female member?

Zola Taylor, who was the first female member of the 1950s group the Platters, a Los Angeles-based quintet that was one of rock's first major R&B; crossover acts, has died. ... Unhappy with the Platters' sound in 1954, manager Buck Ram replaced one of the male singers and added Taylor's contralto voice.

Is Tony Williams of The Platters still alive?

Deceased (1928–1992) Tony Williams