The Spinners

Also, The Spinners are known in England as The Detroit Spinners or The Motown Spinners because a Liverpool based folk band had taken the name in Britain during the 1960s. Two of the members Leon and Foster became popular producers and session musicians for other artists throughout the 1980s and 1990s. In their recently released box set The Chrome Collection, The Spinners were lauded by David Bowie and Elvis Costello. Following on the heels on the mega-success of another family group - The Jackson 5 - the Sylvers became teen sensations most famous for their disco hits "Boogie Fever" and "Hot Line". They are big draws on the oldies and nostalgia concert circuits, and continue to play the music that made them famous. The Sylvers were a popular R&B and soul family group in the 1970s. Even though their last hits were over 20 years ago, the bright lights of their 1972-1976 run of the charts continues to provide for the current members.

The Spinners appeared on the charts only twice more, both in 1980. When Wynne left the group in 1977, the hits dried up. This turned out to be a precursor to disco, the dance music fad that came several years later. The Detroit band's popularity was contributed to by their producer, Thom Bell, who was beginning to be recognized for his trademark Philly soul or "Philadelphia Sound".

With songs like "I'll Be Around", "Sadie", "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love", "Rubberband Man", "One Of A Kind (Love Affair)", and "Then Came You", The Spinners had cemented their place in pop music history. The Spinners began a climb up the charts that put 11 songs in the Top 40 pop charts between 1972 and 1976. They did not achieve another commercial hit until singer Philippe Wynne joined the group, and (as legend has it) Aretha Franklin suggested the group finish out their Motown contract, and change to Atlantic Records. Success mostly eluded them until 1970, when they had a hit with Stevie Wonder's composition, "It's A Shame".

They also signed to Berry Gordy's Motown label, based in Detroit. The Spinners first hit the charts in 1961, with "That's What Girls Are Made For." In 1964, they made their debut at the Apollo Theater and won instant acclaim, a rare feat at the time. Dixon was the first to go. Dixon, and Bobbie Smith called themselves the Domingoes. Early on, The Spinners established a pattern of rapidly going through lead singers.

Billy Henderson, Henry Fambrough, Pervis Jackson, George W. A group of friends in a Detroit, Michigan high school in 1957 came together to make music. The band still tours as of 2004. The Spinners are a Detroit-based soul band popular in the 1960s and 1970s.