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Sonny Turner (September 24, 1939 – January 13, 2022) was an American singer. Turner hailed from Fairmont, West Virginia, and was best known for replacing Tony Williams as lead singer of The Platters.
Sonny Turner is the former lead singer of the world famous Platters. Sonny took over lead vocals for the group in 1959, and lead them back to chart stardom with the hits "With...
18 mars 2011 · Sonny Turner, The Real Lead Singer of The Platters sings a medley of their greatest hits.
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13 janv. 2022 · Sonny Turner was the last lead singer of the R&B vocal group the Platters, who performed in Las Vegas for decades. He died of cancer on Jan. 13, 2022, after a long career and a friendship with fellow singer Michelle Johnson.
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Tony Williams quitte le groupe pour une carrière solo de trois albums et est remplacé par Charles « Sonny » Turner. Son départ est suivi par celui de Zola Taylor, remplacée par Barbara Randolph puis Sandra Dawn et le remplacement de Paul Robi par Nate Nelson.
PériodeLineupÉvénements(1952-1953)Alex Hodge Gaynel Hodge Cornel Gunter Joe ...Formation du groupe(1953-1954)Alex Hodge Herb Reed Tony Williams (en) ...Stabilisation du groupe(1954)Alex Hodge Herb Reed Tony Williams David ...Alex Hodge remplacé par Paul Robi(1954-1960)Paul Robi Herb Reed Tony Williams David ...Apogée du groupe- Années 1950 et 1960
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From a PBS Special ... Legendary Sonny Turner, former lead singer of the Platters sings the group's greatest hits.
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2 nov. 2007 · Learn about the life and career of Sonny Turner, who was born in West Virginia, moved to Cleveland, and became the lead singer of The Platters. He performed with the group internationally and had several children, and was interviewed by The HistoryMakers in 2007.
