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The Spinners Biography

Profession Soundtrack, Actor

Fast Facts

  • Their collaboration with Dionne Warwick, "Then Came You," was a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the Pop hit for both acts
  • Were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999
  • The original line-up included Billy Henderson, Pervis Jackson, James Edwards, Henry Fambrough, and C․ P․ Spencer and the group performed as The Domingoes until 1961
  • Had their first hit song with "That's What Girl Are Made For" in 1961 with the help of Harvey Fuqua at Tri-Phi Records
  • Best known as a soul and R&B vocal group whose hit songs include "I'll Be Around" and "Working My Way Back to You․"
  • The band has been active for more than 60 years and continues to tour, although the only remaining original member is Henry Fambrough
  • Were known as the Detroit Spinners or the Motown Spinners in the UK to avoid being confused with a British folk group also called The Spinners