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Little Anthony and the Imperials

LITTLE ANTHONY AND THE IMPERIALS

YEAR

2009

INDUCTED BY

Smokey Robinson

CATEGORY

Performers

In a New York music scene flooded with talent, Little Anthony and the Imperials were the cream of the crop.

Little Anthony and the Imperials were so talented that their voices transcended the trends, landing them hits in multiple decades and genres. Their trademark imploring vocals and confident command of the stage charmed audiences everywhere.

Clarence Collins

Clarence Collins

Ernest Wright Jr

Ernest Wright Jr

Anthony Gourdine

Anthony Gourdine

Nathaniel Rogers

Nathaniel Rogers

Sammy Strain

Sammy Strain

Tracy Lord

Tracy Lord

HALL OF FAME
ESSAY

By Jerry Blavat

The story of Little Anthony & the Imperials is a story of the early days of rock & roll, when our music was new and breathtaking.

It not only reached our ears but our hearts. It’s also a story of chemistry – that special coming together of talent that makes magic happen in show business.

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Class of 2009
we were on the road together as kids, having a good time.
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