Deceased
How Did Bill Pinkney Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 81Also known asWillie Pinkney, The Drifters, Bill Pinkney's Original Drifters, The Original DriftersGenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn15/08/1925Born inDalzell, South Carolina, USADied04/07/2007 (aged 81)Died inDaytona BeachCausemyocardial infarctionWikidataQ3435145 ↗Buried atSaint Luke's AME Church CemeteryTMDb#2460189 ↗
Willie "Bill" Pinkney was an American performer and singer. Pinkney was the last surviving original member of The Drifters, who achieved international fame with numerous hit records. He was chiefly responsible for its early sounds. The Drifters have had a strong influence on soul, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll music. As an original group member, Bill Pinkney was a 1988 inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with The Drifters.
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Importing filmography…
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | My Music: A Classic ChristmasMovie | Self - The Drifters (archive footage) | 94 |