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Rudy Lewis of The Drifters dies aged 27, of a probable drug overdose, in Harlem, New York City, USA. The group is due to record Under The Boardwalk the next day, and former lead vocalist Johnny Moore will be brought back to perform lead vocals for the recording. The next day, The Drifters will record I Don't Want To Go On Without You, with lead vocals by Charlie Thomas in tribute to Lewis. Charlie Thomas was the one who closed Lewis' eyes when he was found dead.