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The Spinners
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The Spinners
Formed
1961 in Detroit, MI

Years Active:
60s | 70s | 80s | 90s | Current

 
The Spinners were the greatest soul group of the early '70s, creating a body of work that defined the lush, seductive sound of Philly soul. Ironically, the band's roots lay in Detroit, where they formed as a doo wop group during the late '50s. Throughout the '60s, the Spinners tried to land a hit by adapting to the shifting fashions of R&B and pop. By the mid-'60s, they had signed with Motown Records, but the label never gave the group much consideration. "It'S A Shame" became a hit in 1970, but the label continued to ignore the group, and dropped the band two years later. ...
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Influences
James Brown Jerry Butler The Dells The Four Tops Ben E. King The Platters Smokey Robinson The Moonglows

Formal Connections
Ramp

Performed Songs By
Sam Cooke Willie Nelson & Leon Russell Willie Nelson Willie Nelson & Family Willie Nelson & Friends Willie Nelson & Ray Price Stevie Wonder Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis

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