No. 19 Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller
Two Jewish guys that grew up in Spanish Harlem, this legendary duo helped define the early years of R&B. The tandem penned virtually all of the Coasters’ hits and worked closely with former Drifter Ben E. King on his classics, like “Stand By Me.”
Notable songs: “Hound Dog” (Big Mama Thornton), “Poison Ivy,” “Yakety Yak,” “Searchin'” (The Coasters), “Love Potion No. 9” (The Clovers), “Jailhouse Rock” (Elvis Presley)
