Bill Pinkney
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About
Rhythm and blues/soul singer who was the lead vocalist of the internationally renowned band The Drifters. With the band, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
Before Fame
He grew up singing gospel music in his church's choir.
Trivia
The South Carolina Black Hall of Fame named May 14 as Bill Pinkney Day.
Family Life
He was from South Carolina.
Associated With
He was honored by both former President Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandela of South Africa.
