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Herb Reed
American R&B singer (–)
Herbert Reed (August 7, – June 4, ) was an American musician, vocalist, and founding/naming member of The Platters, known for songs such as "Only You (and You Alone)" and "The Great Pretender".
The platters music biography wikipedia
Reed was the last surviving original member of the group, which he co-founded with Joe Jefferson, Alex Hodge, and Cornell Gunter (who later founded The Coasters). Reed is credited with creating The Platters' name.[1] Reed thought of the group's name after noticing that DJs in the s called their records "platters".[2] Reed was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in as a member of the Platters.
Reed was raised in poverty in Kansas City, Missouri and moved to Los Angeles when he was fifteen years old.[1] He moved to the Boston area during the s after the success of The Platters.[2] He was the only member of The Platters who sang on all of the approximately songs recorded by the group.[2] Hi