The Coasters

Formed : September 28, 1955, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
were an American Doo Wop and early Rock & Roll group, evolving from , a Los Angeles based R&B/Doo Wop group. After The Robins signed with Records (in 1955, after the chart success of "Smokey Joe's Cafe"), the group split up. (tenor) and (bass) formed The Coasters. Other members have included , aka 'Speedo', , , , and .

Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 (Performer).