Carl Gardner
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Carl Gardner, born Carl Edward Gardner, April 29, 1928 - June 12, 2011, in Tyler Texas was an American singer, best known as the foremost member and founder of The Coasters. Gardner formed the group along with Bobby Nunn in 1955, after leaving The Robins at the behest of the songwriting/producing team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Gardner's son, Carl Jr., officially joined The Coasters in late 2005, after Gardner semi-retired, although Carl Jr. had been touring with them since at least 1998.
Carl Gardner, Sr. passed away on Sunday, June 12. His son Carl, Jr., having taken over as lead singer of The Coasters, carries on with the group.
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