THE DETROIT SPINNERS 40th anniversary

[@JeffMcNeal]

Not sure when this concert was recorded in 1988, but Mr. Twelve-Forty-Five, bass singer extraordinaire, Pervis Jackson died not long after, in August 18th of the same year. I had the pleasure of meeting him, Bobby Smith, Henry Fambrough, Billy Henderson and John Edwards when I introduced them to the audience at the Circle Star Theater in San Carlos, CA a year or three before this. They were wonderful to me, and it's so nice when you meet your heroes and they turn out to be every bit as friendly and gracious as you imagined they would be. Much love.

[@toosteps]

Very THX!!!!!!!(^_-)-☆

[@Michaelraymondonkeys]

It’s not 1988, this was in the 2000’s

[@JeffMcNeal]

@@Michaelraymondonkeys Thank you for the correction. My mistake. Mr. Jackson passed in 2008. This video was labeled incorrectly as being recorded in 1988.

[@fostermac7170]

It's either me, you, or the whole world has gone completely BONKERS! The lineup is not from 1988, nor had they aged this drastically in 1988. Pervis died August 2008, and the lineup looks more at home in 2008, than 1988.

[@lwf7965]

The band is killing it. The vocalists are offering their very best. Alas, the gents that made The Spinners iconic were gifted and anointed singers. No one will ever duplicate Wynne. I applaud these talented dingers and musicians; thanks for the memories!

[@toosteps]

Very THX!!!!!!!(^_-)-☆

[@mailjohnsonl7]

Love the spinners they were the Best brought alot of Happiness into my life !

[@beverlyharris9859]

SENSATIONAL AWESOME HEAVENLY BEAUTIFUL AMAZING WONDERFUL 👍!

[@Craig2760]

When I was a tad in the 60’s we heard this along with all the other rock and folk music on am radio. I was too young to differentiate and categorize one style from the other. It was all great music. Now, 60 some years later, I can honestly say, “god I LOVE The Spinners and have for all this time.

[@toosteps]

Thank you for your wonderful comment

[@motownfilly66]

This was one of my dads all time favorite groups. I remember listening to him play their music when I was a kid, to this day I love these types of groups. Showmanship, wonderful vocalist and done the real way, no auto tune like this garbage that’s out today. Being from DETROIT and having artist like these gentleman and so many others The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and so many more in my option this was some of the BEST music eras of all time.

[@toosteps]

Thank you for your wonderful comment

[@bertc2314]

It's a shame young people don't know this music.

[@RAWSHAWDOG]

If you cant get anyone to come close to Phillipe Wynn and his style they should not try to do him, Phillipe was the real deal, Often imitated never duplicated R.I.P.

[@bamboojenkins8]

Exactly. It was difficult listening to his cracking voice. Phillipe's voice was like silk.

[@fostermac7170]

I coulda done slightly better. jus' sayin'.

[@camillelourde4008]

Well, G.C. Cameron was an original member who stayed Motown when the Spinners left.....Philllipe came later.

[@HighTechBull]

Phillipe was a master at ad libbing lyrics. Look for some classic Spinners performances on KZbin. He comes up with different lyrics in different performances, yet it all fits in with the song. He was a genius

[@3123836]

WOW THAT WAS COOL I MISS ALL OF THAT REALLY GOOD GOOD R&B SONGS LIVE FROM THE GOOD OLD DAYS LOVE THIS ❤👊🏿

[@patriciajordan1845]

That Band is tight..🎶❤️The mighty Spinners sound good after all the years.

[@Rockzilla404]

One of the most underrated groups of all time. Great to see Bobbie Smith's son on guitar.

[@DorianGilmer]

R-I-P TWEETIE-BIRD.

[@ScottMorrisIV]

UPDATE: The Spinners are inducted in the 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!!

[@TheBlackkat63]

So glad Mr Fambough was able to see it happen before his passing Feb 2024.

[@monmixer]

Hey millennials, I doubt any of you are watching this but if you are take a lesson. This is talent. REAL talent, no autotune. It's real and live.

[@HighTechBull]

Gen Z too. Live performances here. No computerized enhancements to this performance. 👍🏻

[@irisreed1526]

I was in Love with the olddies groups in the 70's-the 80 's listening cleaning home for my Family

[@toosteps]

Thank you for your wonderful comment

[@irisreed1526]

@@toosteps Thank You for giving tome

[@irisreed1526]

Thank You for giving it to me Amen

[@sheilaneal9853]

Wonderful performance

[@timothyhines9800]

God bless these guys 👦they truly send back memories the spinners are one of America's favorite 🙌❤.

[@kamauthabiti5171]

love them, just great.

[@robertchandler5887]

I'm glad I got to see the classic line up in 1980

[@georgettecouvall2037]

Everybody, don't forget to vote for the Spinners DAILY starting NOW through Friday, April 28th so that they get inducted into this year's 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

[@everydayPianoPractice]

00:00 Instrumental (Medley) 05:15 Could It Be I'm Falling in Love 09:44 It's a Shame 12:59 Funny How Time Slips Away 18:31 I'll Be Around 21:44 Working My Way Back to You 26:22 Sadie 34:06 Mighty Love 41:10 Group Introductions (Spoken) 48:54 Love Don't Love Nobody (Medley) 57:12 Cupid 59:27 I've Loved You for a Long Time 01:01:52 We're Having a Party 01:07:35 Then Came You 01:10:05 One of a Kind (Love Affair) 01:11:11 They Just Can't Stop It (Games People Play) 01:14:13 The Rubberband Man

[@HighTechBull]

Thanks for the set list

[@benjaminadler6149]

This must be 2010 ish, Bobby and Pervis going strong. This was how they acted and performed so well in the mid 70’s with John Edwards on Co-leads. Very smooth brothers.

[@RepriseFan]

Pervis died 2008 so you're a few years off

[@MichaelB-gv4ey]

The band sounds great very tight

[@aaronloritts3937]

The tenor is Frank Washington, formerly of the Futures out of Philly. The younger gentleman is Spike Bonhart of Detroit, he sang lead with the Four Tops also for several years after his time with the Spinners.

[@MsElaineLewis]

Wait a minute, Spike IS the tenor! So who is Frank, the lead?

[@davidemanuel3982]

Trying to replace Phillipe in the group is like trying to replace Michael in the Jackson Five

[@dwaynethomas4655]

This guy did a terrible job at performing mighty love.

[@camillelourde4008]

@@dwaynethomas4655 No he didnt. I thought he did fine, considering he was one of the original members, and he had sung with the Temptations. I've actually listened to his performance quite a few times for his vocal techniques. He was an older singer, an exceptionally well-used voice. He gets a pass .

[@tazjones2758]

Nicely DONE

[@Carmen-D-Clinton]

MUSIC MASTERS. :) LUV IT.

[@susancarswell9641]

One mistake in the title made this thread of comments about the date. I just saw them November 2024, at least the group in name, everyone is gone. The show was still great. It's the timeless good music and songs that live on, not the singer themselves. RIP, all.

[@karenikker8691]

This instrumental SEEMS even greater than the original !! No it's all The Best the memories "THE LOVE"!!!!!

[@quentinwilliams6354]

Phillppe Whinn soulful voice is truly missed.

[@williebowen2965]

GC Cameron was the best lead singer for the Spinners.

[@williebowen2965]

@@yeoldeentertainment9154 The Spinners are not a Band. THEY are a Vocal group. They don't play any instruments. GC CAMERON WAS THE BEST LEAD SINGER FOR THE SPINNERS.

[@amrcl]

Wasn’t CG Cameron on one Spinners album? The greatest? I understand you might like him but the best Spinner? The Spinners had an amazing years spanning career after he left the group.

[@alheitzer2438]

Check your spelling of his name!

[@MrBishop1954]

It's A shame that this group isn't in the hall of fame there's no hall of fame without the spinners

[@DJWOLFLIVE]

Facts

[@gerarddelgrande]

I totally agree with you Doc !! Really a shame ! Cleveland Rock & Roll of Fame : remember them !! Cheers from France ! 😀

[@stevedavis9457]

They made it!

[@brenda9iferguson3]

Absolutely

[@dwaynethomas4655]

They are now.

[@mwizard45]

It is a sin and a shame that the Spinners have not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@adrianlyord5300]

It took long enough but now it’s official and confirmed ✅! Congratulations on their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Spinners! We love them!

[@MsElaineLewis]

However, looks like they snubbed GC Cameron.@@adrianlyord5300

[@Dgbt64]

Together, music and art. In today´s difficult times....

[@toosteps]

THX!!!!!!!!!!

[@RepriseFan]

I'd guess this was around 2007, Bobbie, Pervis and Henry still around but Billy Henderson kicked out of the group, Phillipe having passed over 20 years before plus John Edwards physically unable to perform

[@williebowen2965]

GC Cameron former lead singer is still alive

[@cherlyngibbs9305]

Oh the good old days Everyone’s doing fine. Hope your families doing well also.

[@mainfactor]

Very good!

[@SuperBeachbum74]

Bobby Smith is the best lead and the reason I love their music !

[@toosteps]

Thank you for your great comment

[@sheldonlevine6187]

RRHOF largely ignore these great Vocal groups Spinners Stylistics Harold Melvin & Blue Notes Chi-Lites Delphonics all Belong IN

[@darrenanthony8473]

No offense to other groups but to not include nSpinners is disgrace

[@bennyadler5882]

I was corrected, this must be early 2000’s as Billy, Purvis had been replaced by Spike, Ronnie and Charlton with big Bobby and Henry filling out the line up. Thank you.

[@MarciaMatthews]

Fond memories, so true!

[@toosteps]

Yesss!!!!!!!

[@Michaelraymondonkeys]

DEFINITELY NOT 1988. This is in the early 2000’s. The Yamaha motif keyboard that the musician is playing didn’t even come out until 2003 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@oldschoolsinger]

I think there's a mistake in the title. If their 40th anniversary was in 1988, that would mean they started in 1948, which is WAY off. This is more like the early 2000's. Maybe around 2007 before Pervis died. They got together in 1957 so that's probably a bit more like it.

[@carriereyhl6019]

I think it’s 2001 if it’s the 40th anniversary of their professional debut. Henry Fambrough has mentioned several times in interviews that while they started singing together in the 1950s, they began singing professionally in 1961. That was when they started getting paid. Also G.C. Cameron rejoined the group in 2000 and left them in 2003.

[@oldschoolsinger]

@@carriereyhl6019 Yeah that's probably more accurate. I knew it couldn't be 1988

[@Michaelraymondonkeys]

Exactly, this ain’t the 80’s 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@1980Triumph]

This is more 2008 than 88 but still fantastic to see

[@toosteps]

Thank you for your wonderful comment.

[@williebowen2965]

THE PRIOR LEAD SINGERS WERE CP SPENCER GEORGE DIXON, CHICO BROWN AND GC CAMERON. PLUS JOHN EDWARDS

[@TheRoland1947]

Original Lead was Bobby Smith. When Mr Wynn arrived Bobby and PW would switch and even co-lead.

[@perrysaunders331]

This has to be after 2008. Because Billy Henderson passed away in 2007. Pervis Jackson passed away in 2008 and John Edward (Who replaced Philippé Wynne in 1977, had a Stroke in 2000) Only Bobby Smith and Henry Fambourgh seem to be the only originals on the stage. This couldn't have 1988, because Bobby atill looked healthy and voice was strong still in 1988. Even when they appeared on the Arsenio Hall Show around the early 90's they still sounded good.

[@toosteps]

Thank you for the excellent explanation🤩

[@cliffworks748]

Bobby Smith RIP

[@TRUTHSPEAKS6194]

Something about the title is not right. I don't think this is 1988. The keyboard that you see the musician playing on is the Korg Triton, which didn't come out until 2003. And I can tell by the age of Bobby and Henry and some of the other fellows but this particular performance aired far far after 1988. Maybe they're saying they were celebrating something that happened in 1988 I don't know. But I can guarantee you that this particular video is not from 1988 at all. Might want to correct that

[@MsElaineLewis]

I agree with you, this doesn't seem like '88. John Edwards should be there.

[@SuperBeachbum74]

As James brown once said and was criticized for, “ you better get yourself a white audience if you want to keep working after you turn 40 as a black artist “

[@toosteps]

It won't start unless the business is established. that's right.

[@mckinleythomas881]

It seems like when the lead singer warmed up he started to sound real good mighty love sound p Wayne sound good frank it takes a fool to learn is hard to follow Mr P Wayne

[@zeljr]

The band was driving the songs faster than the singers wanted go.. At times..However, They're sound was on point!!!

[@JesusisLvfds6400]

This is 1988? Looks like early 2000s. And John Edwards was still with them in 1988. He left in the late 90s because of a stroke

[@toosteps]

That may be as stated in the comment. Thank you for pointing that out.

[@Jimmy-bu6zb]

Pretty sure this wasn't recorded in '88. Roland XP-80 keyboard: maybe '97 or later? ...AND very clear video. (Nice to see & hear everything so clearly, in Stereo.) As an aside: I don't get why the audience seems to be just sitting there. Maybe filmed in Europe...?

[@toosteps]

Thank you for your sharp comment.(*'▽')

[@ScottCavoores]

Very true and strong statement, very wrong there not in the hall yet

[@LloydMason-n5w]

Sadie was a good time song.

[@rosarioreside3327]

I like all of he Spinners but my favorite is John Edward who sang Working MyWay BackToYou. Where is he now I hope he still alive Thank you!

[@weotalks2810]

That LEAD SINGER WAS CLEARLY NOT ABLE TO FILL PHILIPPE WYNN SHOES OR JOHN EDWARDS...KEY TO HIGH

[@dwaynethomas4655]

Yep

[@jimy0803]

i thought Frankie Washington did a fine job. his biggest problem may have been that he was trying a little too hard to sound like Wynn.

[@irisreed1526]

I was enjoying a good life with No trouble 😅

[@MarvinHicks-dd7qb]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@allenbrown3688]

Check out the Bass player, very very key !

[@chrisrogers4052]

I don't think this was in 1988

[@SuperBeachbum74]

This looks like about 1998

[@toosteps]

It might be my mistake. Thank you for your advice.

[@MsElaineLewis]

It's your mistake alright. @@toosteps

[@heezzee1]

Spinners

[@TheRoland1947]

If this is 40th would've been 1998. Must be 30th if actual date is 1988

[@ojohnson47]

I believe one of the lead singer is cousin to phillipe Wynn.

[@temptsrule]

Phillip Wynn and G.C.Cameron were cousins

[@lockedonlaw]

Billy Henderson toured with the Spinners until 2004. There is no chance this is from 1988.

[@t.houston1011]

That is correct. Billy, unfortunately, was dismissed from the group in 2004 and was replaced by Harold "Spike" Bonhart. This performance is roughly 3-4 years prior to Pervis Jackson passing away.

[@ElisabeteBorges-j3o]

Aadoooooro debsty

[@cherlyngibbs9305]

Is that the same group?

[@MsElaineLewis]

They're missing Billy, Philippe and John. Bobbie's there along with Henry and Pervis.

[@MarvinHicks-dd7qb]

💎💎💎💎💎

[@jimy0803]

this title is TOTALLY OFF. 40th anniversary in 1980 would have meant that group started in 1948. that's not correct.. the group started in 1954. also, Frank Washington did not join the group until 2003, and left in 2007. this is more like the 50th anniversary in 2004.

[@meredithwinston7706]

The spinners are for Willis

[@MarvinHicks-dd7qb]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@juliebrant254]

No, ghetto child ... I was gutted my most fave of all their trachs

[@alheitzer2438]

Too bad you can't spell.

[@dwaynethomas4655]

Bobby lost his voice a long time ago.

[@SuperBeachbum74]

Sadly true

[@MsElaineLewis]

Well what do you expect? We get older! That's not the point, the point is, he's there!

[@SuperBeachbum74]

@@MsElaineLewis great response