Bill Pinkney

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Bill Pinkney
Background information
Birth name	Willie Pinkney
Born	(1925-08-15)August 15, 1925 Dalzell, South Carolina, U.S.
Died	July 4, 2007(2007-07-04) (aged 81) Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
Genres	Rhythm and blues, beach music
Website	originaldrifters.com

Willie "Bill" Pinkney (August 15, 1925 – July 4, 2007) was an American performer and singer. Pinkney was often said to be the last surviving original member of The Drifters, who achieved international fame with numerous hit records. He was chiefly responsible for its early sounds. The Drifters have had a strong influence on soul, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll music. As an original group member, Bill Pinkney was a 1988 inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with The Drifters.