Tony Williams | |
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Williams (second from left) as part of The Platters in 1955 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Samuel Edward Williams |
Born | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | April 5, 1928
Died | August 14, 1992 New York City, New York, U.S. | (aged 64)
Genres | |
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 1953–1992 |
Labels | Mercury, Reprise, Philips |
Samuel Edward "Tony" Williams (April 5, 1928 – August 14, 1992)[1] was an American R&B singer. From 1953 to 1960,[2] he was the lead vocalist of the Platters.[3]