Rock Hall Interviews Bill Pinkney of the Drifters

Bill Pinkney, vocalist and founding member of the Drifters, discusses his time on the road with Buddy Holly, including how Holly helped soften the harsh realities of segregation in a very personal way, how music was a powerful tool to foster integration and why Holly was "number one" in his book. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum interviewed Pinkney in 2005.

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I loved this kind, generous, and talented man. I had the opportunity to sing and play with his band on several occasions. Truly a legend and a entertainment icon.

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Yes, he was! A true gentleman in every way and oh how I loved to hear him sing!

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Bill was a great singer and even better man and Buddy was a great musician and songwriter!

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What a nice generous man. Buddy holly.

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Bill Pinkney is a Lengend

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Great to hear about Texas boys in the 1950's who were color blind.

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Wondering if this man is related to my father in anyway?

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This is my great uncle. Who’s your father?

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Over the Horizon

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