Similar outfits exist for The Platters and The Drifters, another pair of iconic acts from that era, responsible for tunes such as “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” and “Under The Boardwalk” respectively. Now, ...

The Drifters received a Grammy® nomination for Best Rock and Roll Recording for “Under the Boardwalk,” which has been listed as the most-played rhythm and blues record of all time.

So the quartet that took to the stage of St George’s Hall on Thursday night introduced themselves as The Drifters 2025, a modern iteration of a line-up with a 72-year history, legacy, and brand.