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The Spinners
Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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Timeless in a way that few other acts are, The Spinners are one of the most iconic and enduring groups in R&B history. With a towering legacy spanning over six decades, The Spinners have never lost their universal appeal. In 2021, they returned with their first all new original album, aptly titled “Round the Block and Back Again.” The group created and came to define the smooth sound of Philadelphia Soul, channeling the highs and lows of romance and heartbreak into a catalogue of classic hits, beloved across generations. Throughout the years, The Spinners have continued to top the Pop, R&B, and now Adult Contemporary Charts with smash singles like “I’ll Be Around,” “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love,” “Then Came You,” “The Rubber Band Man,” and many more. The group has earned six Grammy nominations, recorded 18 Platinum and Gold albums, and received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, selling millions of records worldwide in the process. The Spinners popularized and came to embody the lush sound of Philly Soul in the 1970s. They got their start in Detroit at Motown in 1954, then signed with Atlantic Records in 1972 to team up with producer Thom Bell in Philadelphia, where they blossomed under his masterful productions. The Spinners had another classic hit single, “Working My Way Back To You” topping the Pop and R&B charts, earning the group its 12th gold record. The release of the album “Love Trippin” included “Cupid” one of the fastest-selling records in The Spinners’ career. The Spinners have not skipped a single beat as “Round the Block and Back Again” makes wonderfully clear. Melding intricate harmonies with breathtaking vocal acrobatics, the album shows The Spinners at their soulful multi-octave best. The album was submitted in 2021 for a Grammy R&B nomination and the single off the album “Cliché” for traditional R&B performance. Today, Henry Fambrough, still performing founder and remaining original member, is joined onstage by Jessie Peck, Marvin Taylor, Ronnie Moss, and CJ Jefferson. They are always backed up by their very own soul-infused four-piece band, or on some occasions, a full orchestra. This timeless fan favorite is still drawing large crowds to sold-out performances, both at home and abroad. The group is currently on tour for bookings throughout the United States and Europe.
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