Cornelius Gunter, lead singer of the legendary R&B group The Coasters, was shot and killed in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gunter joined The Coasters in 1957 and contributed to hits like “Poison Ivy” and “Charlie Brown.” He was later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizing his influence on American music and rock and roll history.
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