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'''Tony Williams''' ( |
'''Tony Williams''' (April 15, 1928 – August 14, 1992) was the lead [[singer]] for [[The Platters]] from 1953 to 1960. Williams was born in [[Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth]], [[New Jersey]], and died in [[New York City|New York]] of [[emphysema]]. |
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His sister, [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]] singer, [[Linda Hayes (singer)|Linda Hayes]], was instrumental in Williams becoming a member of The Platters. On the [[Mercury Records|Mercury]] [[record label]] [[gramophone record|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. |
His sister, [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]] singer, [[Linda Hayes (singer)|Linda Hayes]], was instrumental in Williams becoming a member of The Platters. On the [[Mercury Records|Mercury]] [[record label]] [[gramophone record|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. |
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Tony Williams (April 15, 1928 – August 14, 1992) was the lead singer for 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.
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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