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Cornell Gunter (November 14, 1936 – February 26, 1990) was an American rhythm and blues singer, most active in the 1950s and 1960s. He was born in Coffeyville, Kansas , and died in Las Vegas, Nevada , after being shot in his automobile. [ 1 ]
In late 1957, Carl Gardner and Billy Guy moved to New York with newcomers Cornell Gunter and Will "Dub" Jones to reform The Coasters. [4] The new quartet was from then on stationed in New York, although all had Los Angeles roots. The Coasters' association with Leiber and Stoller was an immediate success. [4]
The line-up in 1952 included lead vocalist Cornell Gunter, Herb Reed, Alex Hodge, Joe Jefferson, and David Lynch. Soon, Gunter was replaced by tenor Tony Williams. The band's second manager Ram decided to build the group around Williams's distinctive and versatile voice and his ability to bring life to Ram's songs. [8]
She was born in Coffeyville, Kansas; her younger brother was Cornell Gunter.The family moved to Los Angeles in 1942. Cornell Gunter was the first family member to join a vocal group, firstly being a founding member of The Platters and then, in 1953, joining The Flairs.
July 28: 1950s-'60s rock-soul hits with The Drifters, The Platters, and Cornell Gunter’s Coasters. July 30: Acclaimed songwriters Eilen Jewell and Chris Smither. Aug. 2: ...
With Fox joining the Cadets and Jessie recording solo (as Young Jessie), Cornell Gunter formed a new group, the Ermines, with new members George Hollis, Thomas Miller, and his cousin, Kenneth Byley. [3] After a brief stint with Loma Records, they signed up with manager Buck Ram, and moved to ABC-Paramount Records, taking the name the Flairs.
Reed was the last surviving original member of the group, which he co-founded with Joe Jefferson, Alex Hodge, and Cornell Gunter (who later founded The Coasters). Reed is credited with creating The Platters' name. [1] Reed thought of the group's name after noticing that DJs in the 1950s called their records "platters". [2]
Gunter responded just as quickly, however, with Brock Boddie rushing it in from 11 yards out to tie the game at 7-7. A 36-yard field goal by Emiliano Hernandez put the Wildcats back on top before ...