In late 1959, Sonny Turner replaced Tony Williams as the lead singer of the original Platters.  Chosen out of 100 singers who auditioned, Sonny at the young age of 19, toured the world with "The Platters" bringing their music to people of all nations.

Sonny brought The Platters back to the pop charts in the 1960's with such hits as "I love you 1000 Times", "With this ring" and "Washed Ashore"; as well as re-recording major Platter hits like "Only You", "The Great Pretender" and "The Magic Touch."  You can hear Sonny's voice in various movies such as "The Nutty Professor II" starring Eddie Murphy.  "Hearts in Atlantis" starring Anthony Hopkins and "Prince of the City" starring Robert DiNiro.

There are only two surviving members of The Platters still alive today that can be heard on the hundreds of recordings and hit records that made The Platters one of the most successful vocal groups of all time.  They are Herb Reed who founded the group in 1953 and sang bass.  Zola Taylor, the female vocalist and Sonny Turner.  Sonny remained with The Platters from late 1959 until 1970 when he left to pursue a solo career.

In 2005, Mr. Turner received The Lifetime Excellence  in Entertainment presented to him by consumer's entertainment exchange and Doo Wop Hall of Fame.

In 2009 at Wildwood New Jersey, Sonny Turner was indicted to the Pacific Avenue of the Stars and in 2008 received  The Gateway Classic Lifetime Achievement Award. He received the Black Music Award in 2007.   Also Sonny has been inducted into the Beach Music Hall of Fame and Vocal Group Hall of Fame.  He is recognized by the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in his home town Cleveland, Ohio.  Sonny was instrumental in getting the truth in music laws passed in the state of Nevada and North Dakota.

Today Sonny performs all over the world...