Music
Henry Fambrough, the last original member of the Spinners, has died. The R&B group’s songs include ‘The Rubberband Man’ and ‘Could It Be I’m Falling in Love.’
Feb. 9, 2024
British pop group New Order debuted its new album, Get Ready, on AOL Time Warner’s Spinner.com Internet radio service, weeks ahead of its Oct. 16 release to retail stores, in what analysts said was a significant move.
Aug. 21, 2001
Obituaries
Bobbie Smith, original member of Spinners R&B group, dies at 76; Frank Thornton, British comedic actor, dies at 92.
March 19, 2013
PASSINGS: Bobbie Smith, Frank Thornton
Bell was the writer, producer and arranger behind such indelible soul hits as the Spinners’ ‘I’ll Be Around’ and the Stylistics’ ‘Betcha by Golly, Wow.’
Dec. 23, 2022
Harvey Fuqua dies at 80; singer, songwriter, producer and record executive
July 8, 2010
Sheryl Crow, George Michael, Rage Against the Machine and the Spinners will also be inducted into the Rock Hall in November.
May 3, 2023
He co-founded the R&B-doo-wop group the Moonglows, whose first single was the 1954 hit ‘Sincerely,’ and was an early mentor of Marvin Gaye.
Entertainment & Arts
Warner Bros. has named composer Doug Frank senior vice president of music.
May 10, 1994
“WHAT IS THIS.” What Is This. MCA.
Aug. 25, 1985