A judge has found a music promoter in contempt for continuing to use the name of a famous oldies group, the Drifters, in defiance of an 8-year-old court order. U.S. District Judge Dickinson R.

SCHENECTADY >> “Most people just think its “Happy Days” or “Grease” or something like that, but the truth is, it’s special and that’s why you still hear it,” says Kenny Vance about the doo wop oldies ...

It promised to be a perfect cap to an autumn seaside vacation. It promised to be a night of joyous renditions of dozens of classic hits, some of which have long been absent from radio. It promised to ...

A recent federal court ruling may put a damper on anyone who tries to stage concerts by copycat singing groups. Faye Treadwell, a former manager of The Drifters, may be entitled to millions of dollars ...

A former manager of 1950s doo-wop group the Drifters could be entitled to millions of dollars in damages from a New York City music promoter who presented different versions of the band at shows over ...

The Golden Oldies Spectacular will come to the Clemens Center in Elmira at 7 p.m. Saturday. The concert featuring three singing groups is a salute to The Drifters, The Marvelettes and The Platters.

It will be like your favorite diner jukebox has sprung to life. The music of three legendary doo-wop and R&B groups is taking over the Savannah Theatre for four shows from Jan. 19-20. The Drifters, ...

Charlie Thomas, a man of great faith, knows what he believes in. God, mainly. And a certain form of American music, born of spit and blues. "I enjoy rock and roll. Thank God for rock and roll. Amen!" ...

Doo-wop icon Charlie Thomas, who was a member of the Drifters for 60 years, died on Jan. 31 after a courageous battle with liver cancer. He was 85 years old. Thomas’ friend, singer Peter Lemongello Jr ...