Tony Williams (singer)
- Not to be confused with The World Famous Tony Williams
Tony Williams (April 5, 1928 – August 14, 1992) was the lead singer of the Platters from 1953 to 1960. Williams was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and died in New York of emphysema.
His sister, R&B singer Linda Hayes, was instrumental in Williams becoming a member of the Platters. On the Mercury record label 45rpm release of the Platters' song, "My Prayer", Williams was listed as 'Tony Wilson'. He was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Platters in 1990 and the Hit Parade Hall of Fame in 2009. Tony performed with his own version of the Platters feauturing his wife Helen Williams. This group was known as The International Platters. Musical Director William Gulino worked with Tony Williams and the Platters off and on from 1978- 1992.
[edit] Solo discography
- Magic Touch of Tony - Philips PHS-600-051 - 1962
- A Girl Is a Girl Is A Girl - Mercury SR-60138 - 1969 (previously Mercury MG 20454 - 1961)
- Tony Williams Sings His Greatest Hits - Gold Dust Records Dust 934 (Italy) - 1994
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