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The Spinners are an American rhythm and blues vocal group that formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1954. They enjoyed a string of hit singles and albums during the 1960s and 1970s, particularly with producer Thom Bell .
Robert Steel Smith (April 10, 1936 – March 16, 2013), [1] professionally known as Bobby Smith, also spelled Bobbie, was an American R&B singer notable as the principal lead singer of the classic Motown/Philly group, The Spinners [2] [3] (also known as the Detroit Spinners or the Motown Spinners), throughout its history. He was the principal ...
The editors of AllMusic Guide scored 8 two out of five stars, with reviewer Jason Elias noting that the loss of Wynne as a vocalist negatively impacted The Spinners, with their producer Bell having "no idea what to do" with Edwards; he notes that several tracks are successful, but "the bad outweighs the good here, making Spinners/8 the most problematic album Bell produced for the group".
The Spinners, who racked up 30-plus Top 40 hits on the R&B charts and 17 on the pop side, certainly made their mark in the music annals. But it was clear Saturday that Fambrough's impact resonated ...
Henry Lee Fambrough (May 10, 1938 [1] [2] – February 7, 2024) was an American vocalist, known for being a member of the R&B quintet The Spinners [3] (also called The Detroit Spinners and The Motown Spinners) [4] from 1954 until his retirement in April 2023. He was the last surviving original member of The Spinners from 2013 until his death.
The Original Spinners (released in the UK as The Detroit Spinners) is the 1967 debut album by The Spinners for Motown Records. The LP includes the group's earliest singles on the label (such as Top 20 R&B hits "I'll Always Love You" and "Truly Yours"), as well as their first ever single "That's What Girls Are Made For" (which was released on the already defunct Tri-Phi Record label).
Spinners is the third studio album recorded by American R&B group The Spinners, produced by Thom Bell and released in March 1973 on the Atlantic label. The album was the group's first for Atlantic after leaving Motown .
Hinds, a Southeast Heights resident who worked in the photo lab business, is the ABQ 78 Spinners' newest member, having attended only two record spins. "I'm enjoying this group very much," he said ...