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What did Bill Pinkney die of?
Heart attack
Bill Pinkney/Cause of death
Pinkney died on July 4, 2007 in Daytona Beach, Florida from a heart attack, while staying at the Daytona Beach Hilton.
Is Bill Pinkney still alive?
Deceased (1925–2007)
Bill Pinkney/Living or Deceased
When did Bill Pinkney die?
July 4, 2007
Bill Pinkney/Date of death
How old is Pinkney?
81 years (1925–2007)
Bill Pinkney/Age at death
Who died from The Drifters?
Bill Pinkney
Billboard Staff Bill Pinkney, the last survivor of the original members of the The Drifters, died yesterday (July 4). He was 81. Pinkney was found dead at the Hilton Daytona Beach (Fla.) Oceanfront Resort, Daytona Beach Police spokesperson Jimmie Flynt said.
Who was a replacement member of the Drifters?
They were replaced by two returning members, Ben E. King and Bill Fredricks. Fredricks, Lewis, and Price all left in 1983 and were replaced by the returning Johnny Moore, Joe Blunt, and Clyde Brown.
What is Drifters name?
| The Drifter (character) | |
|---|---|
| Other name(s): | Todd Dredgen Hope Eli Germaine Wu Ming Rogue Lightbearer VIP #1315 Rat (Eris Morn) (Saint-14) Peasant (Emperor Calus) |
| Homeworld: | Earth |
| Species: | Human |
| Gender: | Male |
How many drifters have there been?
Over 65 years and several eras of Drifters, there have been 60 different vocalists including several splinter groups called the Drifters. The “original” group consisted of Clyde McPhatter, Gerhart Thrasher, Andrew Thrasher, Bill Pickney, and Jimmy Oliver.
What year were the Drifters formed?
1953
The Drifters/Active from
How many original Drifters are left?
Today, the rights to the Drifters name belong to the Prism Music Group Ltd, now run by George’s daughter, Tina Treadwell. And it’s her company that’s putting on the 60-date 65th anniversary UK tour. The current members of The Drifters are listed as being Charlie Thomas, Louis Bailey, Stephen Brown and Jerome Manning.
When did Bill Pinkney die in Daytona Beach?
Pinkney died on July 4, 2007 in Daytona Beach, Florida from a heart attack, while staying at the Daytona Beach Hilton. Funeral services were held on July 9, 2007 at the Sumter County Exhibition Center in Sumter, South Carolina.
What did Bill Pinkney do for a living?
Pinkney was honored by senators, former President George Bush, and foreign dignitaries for his dedication to education and his numerous other accomplishments. Pinkney was a trustee of Mystic Seaport, a museum devoted to the history of America’s interactions with the sea; and as a director of the American Sail Training Association.
Where did Willie Pinkney live as a child?
Born Willie Pinkney in Dalzell, South Carolina, Pinkney grew up singing his favorite music, gospel, in his church choir. He was raised in a Christian home, and at an early age accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior joining Mount Olive AME Church.
Who are the members of Bill Pinkney’s band?
Bill Pinkney, brothers Andrew and Gerhart Thrasher, and bass singer Willie Ferbie were approached by Clyde McPhatter, who had just quit as the lead tenor of the popular R&B group, Billy Ward & the Dominoes. McPhatter proposed they create a new group to record for Atlantic Records.