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Clyde McPhatter was an American singer born on November 15, 1932, in Durham, North Carolina. He passed away on June 13, 1972, in Manhattan, New York City, at the age of 39. McPhatter was a key figure in shaping doo-wop and R&B, and he is recognized as one of the most widely imitated R&B singers of the 1950s and 1960s. He began his musical career at the age of 5 as the lead tenor in his father's church choir. McPhatter was the lead tenor for The Drifters and played a significant role in their initial success. After his time with the group, he formed his own band before going solo following a brief stint in the Army. Throughout his career, he left a legacy of over 22 years of recording history. Notably, McPhatter was the first artist in music history to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: first as a member of The Drifters and later as a solo artist. As a result, all subsequent multiple inductees into the Hall of Fame are referred to as members of "The Clyde McPhatter Club." He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 as a Performer.

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