Our Motown Minute Today Shines the Spotlight on The Spinners

August 2, 2017

Growing up around 9 Mile and Woodward (north of downtown Detroit) in Ferndale, MI were Billy Henderson, Edgar Edwards, Bobby Smith, Henry Fambrough, and Pervis Jackson who formed a musical group, initially known as the Domingoes. In 1961, the boys in the band renamed themselves The Spinners, and had their first charted hit with “That’s What Girls Are Made For.”

In 1964, The Spinners made their national debut at the Apollo Theater. Unlike many of the Motown acts, The Spinners enjoyed their chart success, not in the 60s, but rather the 70s with songs like “I’ll Be Around,” “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love” and “One of a Kind (Love Affair)”

With a few lineup changes along the way, non-original member Philippé Wynne led The Spinners vocally to fame and fortune. The Spinners have been nominated but not yet inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The only original member of The Spinners alive today is Henry Fambrough.

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Written by: Vipology Staff Writer

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