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By early 1958, the lineup was Bobby Hendricks (lead tenor), Gerhart Thrasher (first tenor), Jimmy Milner (baritone), Tommy Evans (bass), and Jimmy Oliver (guitar). This lineup had one moderate hit, " Drip Drop " (number 58 Pop), released in April 1958.
Clyde McPhatter, Billy Pinckney, Andrew Thrasher, Gerhart Thrasher, “Little David” Baughan, and Johnny Moore were the core members of the initial incarnation. Ben E. King, Charlie Thomas, Elsbeary Hobbs, Rudy Lewis, and Moore were key members of the second incarnation.
En este segundo esfuerzo también apuesta por vocalistas de gospel: Gerhart Thrasher segundo tenor, Andrew Thrasher, barítono, (ambos miembros del grupo gospel "Thrasher Maravillas"), Bill Pinkney, tenor alto, Willie Ferbee, al bajo, y Walter Adams a la guitarra.
The Moore, Gerhart Thrasher, Charlie Hughes, and Evans quartet became the first Drifters unit since the “White Christmas” group to register a top 10 R&B record and hit the Pop charts when “Fools Fall in Love” went to number 69 (#10 R&B) in the spring of 1957.
The Drifters, like their name, were an ever-changing group: May - June 1953: Clyde McPhatter and The Drifters Clyde McPhatter, David Baughan, William Anderson, David Baldwin, James Johnson. August 1953: Clyde McPhatter and The Drifters Clyde McPhatter, Bill Pinkney, Gerhart Thrasher, Andrew Thrasher, Willie Ferbee.
Gerhart Thrasher. Johnny Moore. Rudy Lewis. Video unavailable. Watch on YouTube. Charlie Thomas of The Drifters: An Oral History. "Stand By Me" Charlie Thomas. HALL OF FAME. ESSAY. By Michael Hill. The story of the Drifters is more than the story of a single group’s success.
Credits. Christmas Hits: The Best Christmas Pop! Vocals. Explore Gerhart Thrasher's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Gerhart Thrasher on AllMusic.
