The Coasters are an American rhythm and blues/rock and roll vocal group that had a string of hits in the late 1950s. Beginning with "Searchin'" and "Young Blood," their most memorable songs were written by the songwriting and producing team of Leiber and Stoller. Although the Coasters originated outside of mainstream doo wop, their records were so frequently imitated that they became an important part of the doo wop legacy through the 1960s.
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Links
- Wikipedia article on The Coasters
- Last.fm page on The Coasters
- Discogs at discogs.com/artist/Coasters, The
- MusicBrainz entry on The Coasters
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Coasters singer Carl Gardner dies
Tue 14 Jun 2011 10:41
The Coasters lead singer Carl Gardner dies at the age of 83, the band's website announces.
