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The Spinners
With their sweet harmonies and strutting funk rhythms, The Spinners helped
define the exultant sound of soul in the 1970s and scored a string timeless pop
hits that continue to fill dancefloors today. Formed in 1954 by Henry Fambrough
in the housing projects of Detroit, Michigan, they took their name as a nod to
the spinning wheels of the city's auto industry and debuted with the single
“That's What Girls Are Made For” in 1961 (featuring a young Marvin Gaye on
drums). They were part of the legendary Motown Records roster and had hits with
“I'll Always Love You” and “It's A Shame”...
