the drifters Concert History

The Drifters are a long-lived American doo wop Pop R&B band, originally formed by Clyde McPhatter (of Billy Ward & the Dominoes) in 1953 from New York City, NY, USA. There have been over 60 members since 1953. www.theofficialdrifters.com shows the current lineup and tour dates.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 12, 1986
Bo Diddley / The Drifters

WDRC 4th Annual Legends of Rock-n-Roll

Hartford Civic Center Hartford, Connecticut, United States
May 16, 1986
the drifters / the coasters / the platters

Party at the point

Festival Grounds Hampton, Virginia, United States
Apr 27, 1986
Old-Time Rock 'n' Roll Reunion
Chuck Berry / the drifters / The Chiffons / The Chantels / The Marcels / Little Anthony And The Imperials / Martha Reeves And The Vandellas / Lloyd Price / Jewel Akens / Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs / Bruce Channel / Chubby Checker
Lester E. Palmer Auditorium Austin, Texas, United States
Aug 16, 1985
New York City swing band / the drifters Hampton Coliseum Hampton, Virginia, United States
Nov 25, 1984
The Drifters Southport Theatre and Floral Hall Southport, UK
Nov 21, 1984
little anthony / the drifters / The Angels / The Capris / Freddie Cannon
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Valley Forge Music Fair Devon, Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 03, 1984
the drifters / del shannon / the crystals / Lou Christie / Bo Diddley The Fabulous Fox Theatre St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Sep 24, 1983
Fats Domino / the drifters / Frankie Ford / Irma Thomas

The Last Ride

Pontchartrain Beach New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jun 26, 1983
The Skyliners / the drifters / the crystals / The Elegants / Freddie Cannon
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Valley Forge Music Fair Devon, Pennsylvania, United States
May 19, 1982
Rick Nelson / The Marvelletts / The Diamonds / The Drifters / Tommy Roe / Little Anthony And The Imperials

Memphis in May Musicfest

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The Fairgrounds Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Oct 03, 1981
Chuck Berry / the drifters / The Marvelettes
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Valley Forge Music Fair Devon, Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 19, 1981
Jimmy aleck / the drifters / The Coasters Blue Max, Hyatt Regency O'Hare Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Jul 20, 1977
The Diamonds / Rosie The Originals / the coasters / the drifters

The Diamonds / The Drifters / The Coasters / Rosie The Originals

Fitzgerald's Casino Reno, Nevada, United States
Oct 05, 1976 –
Oct 08, 1976
Cancelled
the drifters Navarone supper club Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
Aug 23, 1976
the drifters The Plantation Dinner Theatre St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Mar 13, 1976
The Drifters Manchester Free Trade Hall Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Jun 04, 1975
the drifters / Billy Jo Royal / Wayne Cochran & the CC Riders Beef and Boards Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Jul 05, 1974
The Drifters Allinsons Theatre Club Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Nov 11, 1972
Chuck Berry / the coasters / The Shirelles / the drifters / Joey Dee & The Starliters / Big Wheelie & the Hubcaps

Good Ol' Days of Rock 'N' Roll

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Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Buffalo, New York, United States
Oct 28, 1972
Jay & The Americans / the platters / Brooklyn Bridge / the drifters / the crystals / The Angels / The Capris
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Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey, United States

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the drifters / the platters / Cornell Gunter's Coasters on May 26, 2024 [874-small]

the drifters / the platters / Cornell Gunter's Coasters
May 26, 2024
 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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the drifters
Sep 6, 2024
 Felixstowe, England, United Kingdom
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the drifters
Mar 15, 2024
 Colchester, England, United Kingdom
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the drifters
Sep 6, 2024
 Felixstowe, England, United Kingdom
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the drifters
Sep 6, 2024
 Felixstowe, England, United Kingdom
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the drifters
Sep 6, 2024
 Felixstowe, England, United Kingdom
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little anthony / the drifters / The Angels / The Capris / Freddie Cannon on Nov 21, 1984 [966-small]

little anthony / the drifters / The Angels / The Capris / Freddie Cannon
Nov 21, 1984
 Devon, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Skyliners / the drifters / the crystals / The Elegants / Freddie Cannon on Jun 26, 1983 [561-small]

The Skyliners / the drifters / the crystals / The Elegants / Freddie Cannon
Jun 26, 1983
 Devon, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Spinners / The Association / The Guess Who / the drifters on May 19, 1989 [731-small]

The Spinners / The Association / The Guess Who / the drifters
May 19, 1989
 Devon, Pennsylvania, United States
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Chuck Berry / the drifters / The Marvelettes on Oct 3, 1981 [046-small]

Chuck Berry / the drifters / The Marvelettes
Oct 3, 1981
 Devon, Pennsylvania, United States
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