The Drifters began in New York in 1958 and Charlie Thomas has kept the Drifters music alive to present day. Charlie is one of two original Drifters still entertaining audiences with the Drifters songs. Charlie Thomas, has been in entertainment for over 50 years starting with gospel music, a short time with the Orioles, joining the Five Crowns before becoming part of the group in 1958 making up the Drifters.

Today's Drifters group includes founding member Charlie Thomas, Jerome Manning from York PA.; found in a local bar singing Drifters songs, Steven Brown from York PA, recruited form a band he sang with called Sunburst and Louis Bailey, son of the famous tap dancer Bill Bailey and the nephew of the Great singer Pearl Bailey and Jack Colombo, music manager for the Drifters.

video of their hit song "Up On The Roof:"

Charlie Thomas, Jerone Manning, Steven Brown, Louis Bailey and Jack Colombo

Bobby and I had the opportunity to meet all the members of the Drifters this year on the Concerts at Sea cruise. It was a joy to hear about their careers and how they became the Drifters. If you would like to cruise with other 50's & 60's groups come and join us on the yearly Concerts At Sea cruises.

1959
There Goes My Baby
Dance With Me
(If You Cry) True Love

1960
This Magic Moment
Save The Last Dance For Me
I Count The Tears

1961
Some Kind Of Wonderful
Please Stay
Sweets For My Sweet
When The Little Girl is Smiling

1962
Up On The Roof

1963
On Broadway
I'll Take You Home

1964
Under The Boardwalk
I've Got Sand In My Shoes\
Saturday Night At The Movies