The Coasters are an American rhythm and blues and rock and roll vocal group formed in 1955 in Los Angeles, renowned for their witty, storytelling songs and energetic performances. Known for classics like “Yakety Yak,” “Charlie Brown,” and “Searchin’,” they brought humor and stagecraft to early rock and roll. Collaborating with legendary songwriting team Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, The Coasters became the first group inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, solidifying their legacy as pioneers of vocal group harmony and crossover R&B.