One of the most successful vocal groups of the early
rock and roll era, The Platters unique vocal style hit
upon a successful formula of updating older standards
with a distinctive sound that was unmistakably theirs.

The act went through many personnel changes,
but the most popular and successful incarnation included
lead tenor Tony Williams, David Lynch, Paul Robi,
Herb Reed, and Zola Taylor.

Convinced a song he had written, "Only You" had potential
the group’s manager, Buck Ram insisted it be their first
release at Mercury Records, resulting in a top five hit in
the summer of 1955. The followup, “The Great Pretender”
became the Platters' first chart topping #1 hit.

Among the more than 50 million records sold were
“The Magic Touch,” “My Prayer,” ”I’m Sorry,” “Twilight Time,”
“Harbor Lights,” To Each His Own,” “If I Didn’t Care,”
“Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,” and “To Each His Own.”

The Platters were also the first rock and roll group to have
a Top Ten album in America.

The group was among the first doo-wap groups to be inducted
into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.