The Coasters were formed in Los Angeles, California in 1955 by Carl Gardner (tenor) and Bobby Nunn (bass) after the split of doo wop group The Robins.
Their collaboration with legendary songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller gave them a unique sound that was very humorous most of the time. Their first huge hit came with "Young Blood" and "Searchin'." They also had success with hits such as "Yakety Yak," "Charlie Brown," and "Little Egypt."
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Carl Gardnerlead vocals, original, tenor vocals
Thomas Palmerguitar
Ronnie Brightbass vocals
Jimmy Normanbaritone vocals
Earl Carrolltenor vocals
Billy Guybaritone vocals, original
Alvin Morsebaritone vocals
Will "Dub" Jonesbass vocals
Carl Gardner, Jrlead vocals, tenor vocals
Eddie Whitfieldbass vocals
Cornell Guntertenor vocals
Adolph Jacobsguitar
Sonny Forriestguitar
Vernon Harrellbaritone vocals
Leon Hughesoriginal, tenor vocals
Bobby Nunnbass vocals, original
Young Jessietenor vocals
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