The Platters: The Platters. Soundtrack: Brooklyn's Finest. Preeminent vocal group of the late 50s and early 60s, hugely successful in the U.S., as well as in England and Australia. Formed in Los Angeles in 1953, the original line-up of The Platters consisted of Tony Williams (lead vocals), David Lynch (tenor), Alex Hodge (1935-1982, baritone) and Herb Reed (bass). Later members included Zola Taylor (contralto), Paul Robi (baritone), Nate Nelson, Sonny Turner, Barbara...
Known For: Brooklyn's Finest (Soundtrack("The Great Pretender" (1955))), Hollywoodland (Soundtrack("The Great Pretender")), The Dreamers (Soundtrack("You'll Never Never Know")), Gunpowder Milkshake (Soundtrack("The Great Pretender"))