Desertion Trio: Kevin Shea, Johnny DeBlase and Nick Millevoi (from left). Hear the group's free-jazz–inspired take on 'Twilight Time.' ...

It’s set to the haunting melody of The Platters’ version of “Twilight Time.” The song itself dates back to 1944, when it was written by Buck Ram (lyrics), Morty Nevins, Al Nevins, and ...

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, ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Herb Reed of the Platters, who died Monday in Boston at age 83, was ...

The New Year’s run began with a solo Weir stepping out to cover The Platters’ “Twilight Time.” The musician’s acoustic offering ended a 10-year gap in live performances, ...

Led by singer Tony Williams, the Platters were one of the mid- to late-1950s' top vocal groups. Skip to Article. Set weather. Back To Main Menu Close. Quick Look- ...

THE PLATTERS “VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS SHOW” is slated for three performances only: Monday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m., and Tuesday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Rubicon Theatre Company ...

Herb Reed was in his 20s when he founded the Platters ... era — and into his 80s — Reed was still touring and singing bass on “Only You,” “The Great Pretender,” “Twilight Time ...

• What: The Drifters, Cornell Gunter’s Coasters and The Platters • When: 7:30 p.m. Friday • Where: The Clemens Center, 207 Clemens Center Parkway, Elmira ...

Sonny was with The Platters from 1969 into the mid-1980s, a time when the group didn't generate any big new hits but kept their old standards alive.

Herb Reed, the last surviving original member of 1950s vocal group the Platters who sang on hits like "Only You" and "The Great Pretender," has died. He was 83.