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Clyde McPhatter

Inducted at: The 1987 Induction Ceremony
Induction category: Performer
Presented by: Ben E. King

Biography

Clyde McPhatter (vocalist; born November 15, 1932, died June 13, 1972) “If there is one voice through which the glories of R&B ran their course in the 1950s,” wrote Nick Tosches, “it very well may be Clyde McPhatter’s.” Clyde McPhatter ...

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Books & Articles

  • Clyde McPhatter Dead at 38
  • Clyde McPhatter: Doo-Wop’s Most Thrilling Voice
  • Deep Sea Ball: The Best of Clyde McPhatter
  • A Shot of Rhythm & Blues, by Clyde McPhatter. Sundazed, 2000
  • Clyde McPhatter - A Biographical Essay