Bill Pinkney
R&B Singer
Rhythm and blues/soul singer who was the lead vocalist of the internationally renowned band The Drifters. With the band, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
He grew up singing gospel music in his church's choir.
The South Carolina Black Hall of Fame named May 14 as Bill Pinkney Day.
He was from South Carolina.
He was honored by both former President Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandela of South Africa.