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Las Vegas Shows and Entertainment:
The Platters, The Drifters and The Coasters Show Tickets and Reviews |
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The Platters, The Drifters and The Coasters
Reviewed July 9, 2003
by Ted Newkirk
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Platters, Beary Hobb's Drifters, and Cornell Gunter's Coasters
I was fortunate enough to have my parents in from out-of-town town, and have number
relatives who live here so I rounded parents, aunt and uncle, cousin and even Grandma
(ranging in age from around 30 to well past retirement) and away we went to see the
Platters, Drifters, and Coasters. Wouldn't you know it: everyone had a great time. I mean
a really great, really fun time ... as did the entire audience.
The late Cornell Gunter was the comic genius of the Coasters, and made the original
group the "Clown Princes of Rock and Roll." This continuance performs much of
the comedic material he originally created, as well as treating us to memorable hits such
as Lucy Brown, Love Potion #9, Yakty Yak, A capella, Twist, Poison Ivy and more.
The Platters kept the energy level up with their smooth renditions of some memorable
classics and ballads. Only You, Great Pretender, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, Will You Still
Love Me Tomorrow, My Prayer, Higher and Higher and more. Their smooth, uplifting
performance really left everyone feeling great.
The late Elsbeary Hobbs was the original bass singer for the Drifters. It was his deep
bass notes that are featured on There Goes My Baby, the hit that started a long line of
great Drifters hits and many feel helped influence what became the Motown sound.
Hobbs carried on performing into the 90's. After his death, remaining members of his
group continue the legacy. Radio staples such as This Magic Moment, Save the Last Dance
For Me, Under the Boardwalk, There Goes My Baby and more spring to life in front of your
eyes.
As noted, these aren't the original member versions of the groups. Death and time have
retired many of the greats who made the music famous. These continuations have various
ties to the originals, and keep the tradition alive with sharp outfits, the great
choreographed moves famous during this era, and a top-notch level of professionalism and
showmanship.
Whether this is the "soundtrack of your life" or you've just always enjoyed
these time-tested classics, The Platters, Beary Hobb's Drifters, and Cornell Gunter's
Coasters show is well worth enjoying.
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