Johnny Moore
December 14, 1934 – December 30, 1998
Johnny Moore is best remembered as the lead singer for famed doo-wop vocal group, the Drifters. He was asked to join the group in 1951 but was soon drafted and had to leave the group. In 1964, he rejoined after the group’s singer, Rudy Lewis had recently died. Moore recorded the lead vocal of what would become the Drifters’ biggest hit, “Under the Boardwalk.” He also sang on such records as “Come on Over to My Place” and “Saturday Night at the Movies.” Johnny Moore stayed with the group until he passed away in 1998.