Rick Sheppard [1975] - Can We Share It [Columbia #3-10242]

A great 70s modern soul dancer from Rick Sheppard.

Sheppard was a member of The Drifters between 1966-70. Prior to joining the group he'd already released two singles. As far as I can tell he released three singles after leaving them. He became a NYC police officer for 23 years. 

In 1996 two compilations were released as The Drifters Featuring Rick Sheppard, so I guess  he must have rejoined one the groups using The Drifters name. 

He is one of the only remaining 'true' Drifters and has had legal disputes over the years with other groups over using the name.  I found an advert for a gig at The Coach House, Orange County, CA from 2011 so he was still performimg with them then.

Sheppard is second left

Discography

1965 - Misery Get Away From Me / Pretty Pretty Girl [Dormart #45D-1000]

1965 - I'm Gonna Change / I Ain't Trying To Please Nobody [Bang #B-500]

1975 - Can We Share It / You'd Be Surprised [Columbia #3-10242]

1983 - I Fall Deeper In Love / Just You And Me [Sonia #S-1189]

198? - For My Lady / Just You And Me [Jay Hill #JH 500]