Description
The Clyde McPhatter Stamp, issued by the United States Postal Service in 1993, honors the influential African American R&B and doo-wop singer, Clyde McPhatter. The stamp features a striking portrait of McPhatter singing into a microphone, set against a vibrant background of musical notes that evokes the rhythm and energy of his music.
McPhatter was the lead vocalist of the pioneering, seminal R&B and doo-wop groups, The Drifters and The Dominoes. His soulful and emotive voice, coupled with his dynamic stage presence, influenced some of the greatest R&B and rock and roll performers of all time, including Elvis Presley, Marvin Gaye, and James Brown.
The Clyde McPhatter Stamp was issued as part of the Legends of American Music series, which also included stamps honoring such legendary figures as Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, and Bessie Smith. It is a fitting tribute to an artist whose powerful musical influence is still felt today.
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