Amazing story of The Drifters
● THE phenomenal musical history of The Drifters is coming to Runcorn later this year.
Two shows of Stand By Me will be performed on Saturday, November 4, at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.
The Drifters helped to define Atlantic Records, inspired early rock and roll and was a forerunner to both the black music movement in 1950s America and even early Motown.
This show is a remarkable and unique tribute to the band and their huge back catalogue of more than 50 hits over the last six decades, as well as their own story as a band.
The fast moving show features some of their best-known songs including Under The Boardwalk, Save The Last Dance For Me, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, Can I Take You Home Little Girl, There Goes My First Love, Kissin In The Back Row, Come On Over To My Place and many more.
The Drifters, inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1988, are one of the biggest selling, longest serving bands of all time, having sold an incredible 214 million singles and more than 114 million albums worldwide – this is their musical history told through the music and anecdotes of the former members on screen.
A Halton Borough Council spokesman said: “The music sets the scene for our tribute within the lyrics, with well-loved songs that transport you straight to Broadway, talk of growing up in 1950s Harlem and even aspiring to be a black President of the United States, those heady days of Disco and the Northern Soul scene, and much more!
“Featuring some of the original recording artists from the successful Stand By Me album.
“Not to be missed, you will be on your feet remembering some of the greatest hits of all time!”
Tickets are £27 and £25 with an offer of £15 for groups of 15 or more for the matinee show only.
To book call the box office on 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk