The Drifters Reviews

"A great night of nostalgic songs bringing back the sounds of one of the best harmony groups of the past 50 years. A highlight was the appearance of the original Drifters Joe Blunt and Butch Leake." June 2009

"As a boy growing up in Britain in the '70s, songs such as "Kissing In The Back Row Of the Movies", "There Goes My First Love", "You're More Than A Number In My Little Red Book" and "Like Sister & Brother" formed part of the soundtrack to my early life. So, it's great that in 2009, the legacy lives on and the songs sound as fresh now as they did when they first floated out on the airwaves back then. Long live The Drifters; here's to the next six decades !"

"It was a great pleasure to help present the awards and Brenda and I had a wonderful time. The new lineup is terrific and they did my co-writers and me proud." ROGER GREENAWAY

It's great that such a legendary pioneering group are still going strong, and have indeed re-invented themselves to being out some fresh material –sure to attract fans old and new...

Great show. Every member of the group took the lead role from the doo wop of the 50's through to their new single Sacrifice. You won't be in your seat for long with this show!

This sell-out concert, held on behalf of The Chesney Trust, saw The Drifters at their very best, earning rapturous ovations for a unforgettable medley of songs, ranging from timeless classics to superb versions of modern numbers, including their soon-to-be-released new single,'Sacrifice'.

If ever four performers proved that their is no substitute for talent, musicality, commitment and sheer professionalism it was The Drifters who had the audience smiling and singing along from the first notes of 'Come on over to my place' to the final chorus of 'Kissin in the back row of the movies' almost two and a half hours later!

"They were excellent. The guys had the packed crowd dancing and singing all night. They have such great energy and the songs are so wonderful, brilliant voices and musicians. Thanks for a brilliant night out."

"It was an amazing, full of energy show and the audience loved it. Everyone was dancing in the aisles".

"Thirty superb hits sung perfectly (yes perfectly) with slick choreography and magical lighting had the audience clapping, tapping and dancing in the aisles. Their five piece backing band was top rate. The Drifters are accomplished at working their audience. Totally professional, words like polished and slick do not do them justice. Musical legends, they are perfect gentlemen who speak and sing clearly and intelligently. They clearly love their audience and their audience love them. The rousing finale of Kissin in the Back Row brought them a deserved standing ovation with 5 encores. 5/5 World Class." Jenny Robson, Champion News, September 2008

"One of the most entertaining and professional shows at the Royal Concert Hall for many a year. The singing and musicianship was of the highest order - and it reminded you of what a successful band the Drifters have been in the past and hopefully will remain in the future."