THE MAGIC TOUCH
The first great black vocal group to appeal equally to white audiences, The Platters released 35 hit singles songs between 1955 and 1962, one of the best of which is included here "ONLY YOU"(and still sound as spine-tinglingly wonderful as
ever).
The lead singer in the years 1954 to 1960 was Tony Williams.
There have been 3 lead singers over the years, Tony Williams being the first lead singer.
In the years of 1960 to 1970 there was Charles "Sonny" Turner.
In 1970 Monroe Powell join the Platters as the lead singer. He has been with the Platters for the past 26 years.