Drifter facts for kids

A drifter is usually someone who travels around without a permanent home or a steady job. They often move from one place to another, exploring different areas.

The word "drifter" can also mean many other things, from films and books to types of boats and even chocolate bars! Let's explore some of these different meanings.

Drifters in Entertainment

Films and TV Shows

Many movies and TV shows have used the name "Drifter" or "The Drifters." These often feature characters who are wanderers or stories about people moving from place to place.

Some examples include:

• Drifters (1929 film), a British documentary.
• The Drifter (1944 film), an American Western movie.
• Drifters (2003 film), a Chinese movie.
• Drifter (2016 film), an American thriller.
• Drifters (TV series), a British comedy TV show.
• Drifter, a high-tech car in the TV series Roary the Racing Car.

Books and Comics

The term "Drifter" also appears in many books and comics:

• The Drifters (novel), a 1971 book by James A. Michener.
• The Drifter series of science fiction books by William C. Dietz.
• Drifters (manga), a popular Japanese comic series from 2009.

Music

"Drifter" is a popular name for music groups and songs.

Bands

• The Drifters, a very famous American singing group known for their doo-wop and R&B music.
• Drifters (Swedish band), a Swedish "dans-band" (dance band).
• The Drifters (Japanese band), a rock band and comedy act from Japan.
• The Shadows, a British group who were originally known as The Drifters.

Songs

Many artists have songs called "Drifter" or "The Drifter," including:

• "Drifter" (song), a 1981 song by Sylvia.
• "Drifter" by Deep Purple.
• "Drifter" by Iron Maiden.

Drifters in the World

Boats

In the world of boats, a "drifter" can mean two things:

• Drifter (fishing boat), a type of fishing boat used to catch herring. These boats would let their nets "drift" in the water.
• Naval drifter, a small naval boat that looks similar to the fishing drifters.

Other Uses

The word "drifter" also describes other interesting things:

• Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter or Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Drifter, types of motorcycles made by Kawasaki.
• Drifter (chocolate), a chocolate bar made by Nestlé in the UK.
• Drifter (drill), a special kind of drill used for boring into rock or the ground.
• Someone who takes part in drifting, which is a type of car racing where drivers intentionally make the car slide sideways.
• Lockwood Drifter, a small, lightweight aircraft.

See also

In Spanish: Drifter para niños

• Drift (disambiguation)