Dudley date for soul reincarnation The Drifters
A legendary soul group are drifting their way back out on tour with a brand new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades.
More than 60 dates have been announced for The Drifters in 2018 to celebrate 65 years in the business, including one night only at Dudley Town Hall on May 25.
Now in their 65th year The Drifters are back on the road with a line-up hand-picked by Tina Treadwell - president of the Treadwell Entertainment Group and owner of The Drifters name.
Tina’s father George started the group with Clyde McPhatter and brought in several greats such as Johnny Moore and Ben E King. Her mother Faye was later responsible for bringing the group to the UK and overseeing hits such as More Than A Number and Kissin’ In The Back Row.
After her parents died, it was down to Tina to continue the legacy of The Drifters name. Now, Tina has announced a brand new show with more than 60 UK tour dates along with further international tours and other projects, soon to be announced.
Tina, who previously worked for Disney as an executive producer and casting director, believes this current line-up is one of the best to date and looks forward to the upcoming concert tour. She said: “I am very excited that now in our 65th anniversary year we have a new show for the fans who we invite to join us in celebrating this incredible and everlasting story of The Drifters.”
The group have previously been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, listed among the greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine and have produced an incredible list of hits including Saturday Night At The Movies, Come On Over To My Place, Stand By Me, Under The Boardwalk and many more.
See The Drifters live at Dudley Town Hall on May 25 at 7.30pm. Tickets are available here.
