Donald Gardner (May 9, 1931 - September 4, 2018) was an American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter, and drummer. His records included the 1962 pop hit I Need Your Lovin', with Dee Dee Ford. (
Don Gardner & Dee Dee Ford). Born in Philadelphia, Gardner started out as a professional musician in 1947 while still at school. He first recorded as a singer on the Gotham label in 1949. By 1953, he formed his own group, the Sonotones, in which he played drums and sang. The group toured on the "chitlin' circuit", and Gardner also recorded under his own name, for De Lux…
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