About this event
Taking place Saturday, November 7th at 7:30 PM The Spinners With a career that stretches back more than six decades, The Spinners stand among the most successful and beloved vocal groups in R&B history. Known for their smooth harmonies, memorable melodies, and polished stage presence, the group created a catalog of songs that remains a cornerstone of classic soul music. The Spinners first gained national attention during their time at Motown with the hit single Its a Shame, produced and co written by Stevie Wonder. The song reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a major R&B success, setting the stage for the groups rise in the decade that followed. Their greatest commercial success came during the 1970s when the lineup of Henry Fambrough, Billy Henderson, Pervis Jackson, Bobbie Smith, and Philippé Wynne teamed with producer Thom Bell. Together they helped define the sophisticated Philadelphia soul sound and produced a remarkable run of hit records.