Carl Gardner

For the American percussionist, see Carl E. Gardner.

Carl Gardner
Born
Carl Edward Gardner

(1928-04-29)April 29, 1928
Tyler, Texas, U.S.
DiedJune 12, 2011(2011-06-12) (aged 83)
Port St. Lucie, Florida, U.S.
OccupationSinger
Formerly of

Carl Edward Gardner (April 29, 1928 – June 12, 2011) was an American singer, best known as the foremost member and founder of The Coasters. Known for the 1958 song "Yakety Yak", which spent a week as number one on the Hot 100 pop list, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.

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