The Spinners are available for personal appearances and concerts at your next corporate event or conference.
It should
come as no surprise that The Spinners have always made music that is at
once timeless
and utterly in time with the times... A classic group sound and approach
which never loses its universal appeal... More remarkable is the fact that
The Spinners, in the new millenium, are more popular... The Spinners, are
one of the few groups who can boast of four (4) lead singers: John Edwards,
Bobbie Smith, Henry Fambrough and Pervis Jackson, with Billy Henderson
making up the quintet... In the past years T
he Spinners have acquired twelve
(12) gold records
with their hits climbing to the top of both Pop and R & B charts...
In 1972, The Spinners, came to Atlantic Records teamed with producer, Thom
Bell,
and the hits really started rolling...
A partial list of their Atlantic single successes 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
- Could It Be.... and more!
In 1977, John Edwards (Who had been filling in for an ill group member on the road since 1973) became a full-fledged Spinner... Following several years of On-The-Job training for new recruit Edwards, 1980, saw The Spinners, return to the top in typically grand style... The Dancin' and Lovin' album, released.
Late '79 marked their first work with producer, Michael Zager, and by early '80, the single, Working My Way Back To You, was topping Pop and R & B charts alike, earning The Spinners their 12th Atlantic Gold Record...close behind, The Love Trippin' album followed in May 1980, and included the Cupid medley, one of the fastest selling records in the history of The Spinners.... Labor Of Love album followed and featured such stand out tunes as Yesterday Once More, Long Live Soul Music, Etc.....
With the release of The Spinners, album, Can't Shake This Feeling. The quintet entered a brand new phase of their remarkable career.... For their forth LP in just over two years. The Spinners had joined for the first time with the award winning Producing/Writing/Playing Team of James Mtume and Reggie Lucas....
In addition to their professional skill The Spinners, have through the years felt an obligation to return some of the good things that have happened to them to the public and that is why they are known as "The Group With A Conscience."... They ran a highly successful benefit show for The Incapacitated Jackie Wilson, in Philadelphia, raising $60,000.00 net and paid all expenses out of their own pockets... The Spinners have also appeared for the NAACP, urban league operation Push, Big Brother, Big Sisters, and many others. Autistic Children... They recently received a star on the Hollywood, "Walk Of Fame."
The Spinners have been nominated six (6) times for a Grammy and entertained twice on the Grammy television show... The Spinners are one of the most sought after groups for appearances in Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Private affairs for top organization, Theatres, Clubs and Concerts...
The Spinners, received a Black Gold Award on a Dick Clark TV special for their many achievements in the record industry... They have completed soundtracks for the motion pictures "Twins" and "Spaceballs." The Spinners also have a single on Arista Records with Dionne Warwick, "I Don't Need Another Love." When they're not in the studio, The Spinners maintain an enviable packed calendar of concert appearances and television dates. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone Magazine, Bill Henderson 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. As for longevity, after producer, Thom Bell recommended Buddy Allen as their manager, The Spinners have kept that relationship for the past twenty (20) years."
On June 5, 1993 The Spinners performed at the White House for President and Mrs. Clinton - 25th Anniversary of Graduates of Georgetown University. The Spinners have been giving special meaning to the word "Class" with hard work dedication and most important... music talent and quality which has kept them at the top year after year... There is no sign that The Spinners, are about to let up...