Tony Williams Singer - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family

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Apr 05, 1928 Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States Died on 14 Aug 1992 (aged 64)

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About Tony Williams Singer

  • Not to be confused with Tony Williams (drummer)Samuel E.
  • "Tony" Williams (April 5, 1928 – August 14, 1992) was the lead singer of the Platters from 1953 to 1960.
  • Williams was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and died in New York of emphysema..
  • He had an older sister Linda Hayes The Platters were discovered and managed by Buck Ram.
  • On the Mercury record label 45rpm release of the Platters' song, "My Prayer," Williams was listed as Tony Wilson.
  • In a dispute over money, Williams left the Platters to pursue a solo career, and continued to work with Ram.Williams was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Platters in 1990.
  • Tony performed with his own version of the Platters, known as the International Platters, featuring his wife Helen Williams.
  • Musical director William Gulino worked with Tony Williams and the Platters off and on from 1978 to 1992.

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