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The second group included first tenor Bill Pinkney (of the Jerusalem Stars), second tenor Andrew Thrasher, and baritone Gerhart Thrasher (both of the gospel group "The Thrasher Wonders"), Willie Ferbee as bass vocal, and Walter Adams on guitar.
The Drifters "Drifting Away From You". Released in 1957 on the Atlantic label 1141 Gerhart Thrasher on lead. Gerhart Thrasher didn't get to sing lead on many songs by The Drifters but what a voice he had on the few ones he was able to. Here is one of them,...
Explore Gerhart Thrasher's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Gerhart Thrasher on AllMusic.
Gerhart Thrasher was a member of the original Drifters group that had hits like "Money Honey" and "White Christmas". He also co-wrote songs like "There Goes My Baby" and "Save the Last Dance for Me".
Dec 4, 2021 · Backed by Bill Pinkney, Willie Ferbee and brothers Gerhart and Andrew Thrasher, the Drifters topped the R&B charts with songs like “Money Honey,” “Ruby Baby” and “Honey Love.”
Bill Pinkney, brothers Andrew and Gerhart Thrasher, and bass singer Willie Ferbee were approached by Clyde McPhatter, who had just quit as the lead tenor of the popular R&B group, Billy Ward and his Dominoes. McPhatter proposed they create a new group to record for Atlantic Records.
Profile: (1928 - 1977) American R&B and gospel singer with various groups in the 1950s. Brother of Andrew Thrasher. Sites: findagrave.com , Wikipedia. In Groups: The Drifters, The Original Drifters, Thrasher Wonders. Shop now. Discography.
