The
Spinners
It
should come as no surprise that The Spinners have always made
timeless music. Their classic group sound and approach never loses
its universal appeal. More remarkable is the fact that The Spinners
are more popular in the new millennium than ever. Throughout the
years, they have acquired twelve (12) gold records with their
hits climbing to the top of both Pop and R&B charts and they
are one of the few groups who can boast of four (4) lead singers.
Members include, Frank Washington, Bobbie Smith, Henry Fambrough.
Pervis Jackson and Harold "Spike" Bonhart.
In 1972, The
Spinners signed with Atlantic Records and teamed with. producer,
Thorn Bell, and manager, Buddy Allen (who still manages the group
today), setting into motion an amazing recording career. A partial
list of their. hit singles with Atlantic includes such classic
tunes as: Mighty Love', "Then Came You." "Rubberband
Man." “I'll Be Around," “One Of A Kind (Love
Affair), " Games People Play," and "Could It Be”.
The Spinners returned to the top in their typically grand style
with the 1980 album release of Dancin ' and Lovin’.
In 1979. The
Spinners completed their first collaboration with producer, -
Michael Zager. and by early 1980, the single: ”Working. My
Way Back To You," was topping Pop and R & B charts alike,
earning The Spinners their 12lh Atlantic, gold record. The Love
Trippin' album’s release followed the single in May of 1980
and included "The. Cupid Medley ,” one of the fastest
selling records in the history of The Spinners' career. The follow-up
album, Labor Of Love, featured such stand out tunes as "Yesterday
Once More" and "Long Live Soul Music." With the
release of Can't Shake This Feeling, their fourth LP in just over
two years, the quintet entered a brand new phase of their remarkable
career as they joined the award winning producing/writing/playing
team of James Mtume and Reggie Lucas. Their most recent endeavor
was a signing with Dick Clark's record label, Click Records.
The Spinners
have been nominated six (6) times for a Grammy and have performed
twice during the awards ceremony. They received a Black Gold Award
on the Dick Clark TV special for their many achievements in the
recording industry and they have been awarded the Rhythm and Blues
Foundation Award for their contribution to R & B music. On
June 5, 1993, The Spinners performed at the White House for President
& Mrs. Clinton in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Georgetown
University graduates.In 2004, The Spinners performed at the Republican
National Convention for President Bush.
Also, the
group completed two PBS specials and an ABC special, entitled:
"Disco Ball" paying tribute to the music of the 70's.
They received a star on the Hollywood "Walk of Fame"
in 1976 and are one of the most sought after entertainment groups.
in the United States. Quoted in an interview with Rolling Stone
magazine the band noted, "There are only two ways to go in
this business. You either get some class. and eventually think
about longevity. or you think about doing a fast thing, play to
multitudes of people for a short time, get the. money and get
out. We've always been dedicated to the business. so we've. always
thought of class." The Spinners have proven their commitment
to longevity and have given a special meaning to the word, Class,
with their hard work, their dedication, and-most importantly-
their talent. It is their high standard for quality music that
has kept them at the top year after year, and there is no sign
that The Spinners will ever let up.
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