 It is regarded as one of the most important of the recordings that helped generate and shape rock and roll.The Dominoes were a black vocal group consisting of Clyde McPhatter (1932–1972), who later left the group to form the Drifters; Bill Brown (1926-1956); Charlie White (1930-2005); and Joe Lamont (d. 1998), led by their pianist, manager and songwriter, Billy Ward (1921–2002).Ward was a black, classically trained vocal coach who had formed a business partnership with a white New York talent agent, Rose Marks.