Clyde McPhatter

USA, 1950–1970

The high, pleading gospel tenor of Billy Ward's Dominoes and founder of the Drifters — the voice that carried gospel melisma into 1950s rhythm and blues.

Influenced

• Jackie Wilson
• The Drifters
• Hank Ballard
• The Isley Brothers
• The Miracles
• Gene Pitney
• Smokey Robinson