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This undated image released by Balboni Communications Group LLC shows Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend, founder and naming member of The Platters Herb Reed at his home in Arlington, Mass. (AP Photo/Balboni Communications Group LLC)

Platters founder Herb Reed dies at 83

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BOSTON (AP) - Herb Reed, the last surviving original member of 1950s vocal group the Platters who sang on hits like 'Only You' and 'The Great Pretender,' has died. He was 83...
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Carl Gardner, Coasters lead singer, dies at 83

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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) - Carl Gardner, original lead singer of the R&B group the Coasters, has died in Florida. He was 83...
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