Background
Williams was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and died in New York of emphysema.
Williams was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and died in New York of emphysema.
Not to be confused with The World Famous Tony Williams On the Mercury record label 45rpm release of the Platters" song, "My Prayer," Williams was listed as Tony Wilson. In a dispute over money, Williams left the Platters to pursue a solo career, and continued to work with Ram. Musical director William Gulino worked with Tony Williams and the Platters off and on from 1978 to 1992.
Williams was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Platters in 1990.