The Drifters

Summary

The Drifters is a musical group^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• The Drifters received the Grammy Hall of Fame^[3].
• The Drifters received the Grammy Hall of Fame^[4].
• The Drifters received the Grammy Hall of Fame^[5].
• The Drifters received the Grammy Hall of Fame^[6].
• The Drifters received the Grammy Hall of Fame^[7].
• The Drifters received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[8].
• The Drifters's instance of is recorded as musical group^[9].
• The Drifters's genre is doo-wop^[10].
• The Drifters's genre is rhythm and blues^[11].
• The Drifters's genre is soul^[12].
• The Drifters's genre is pop music^[13].
• The Drifters's record label is recorded as Atlantic Records^[14].
• The Drifters's record label is recorded as Q4883239^[15].
• The Drifters's record label is recorded as Warner Music Group^[16].
• The Drifters's discography is recorded as The Drifters discography^[17].
• The Drifters's Commons category is recorded as The Drifters^[18].
• The Drifters's country of origin is recorded as United States^[19].
• The Drifters comprises Clyde McPhatter^[20].
• The Drifters comprises Johnny Terry^[21].
• The Drifters comprises Johnny Moore^[22].
• The Drifters comprises Bill Pinkney^[23].
• The Drifters comprises Ben E. King^[24].
• The Drifters comprises Rudy Lewis^[25].
• The Drifters comprises Bobby Hendricks^[26].
• The Drifters comprises Jimmy Lewis^[27].

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Founding

January 1, 1953 marks the founding of The Drifters^[28]. Its location of formation is recorded as New York City^[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Grammy Hall of Fame^[3], an award^[30], founded in 1973^[31] and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[8], a music museum^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1983^[34].

Why It Matters

The Drifters has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] It is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[35]

FAQs

What awards did The Drifters receive?

Honors received include Grammy Hall of Fame^[3], Grammy Hall of Fame^[4], Grammy Hall of Fame^[5], and Grammy Hall of Fame^[6].