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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”...