February 9th 2024.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Henry Fambrough, one of the founding members of the iconic R&B group, The Spinners. At the age of 85, Fambrough passed away at his home in Northern Virginia, surrounded by his loved ones. His spokesperson, Tanisha Jackson, confirmed that he died of natural causes on February 7th.
Last May, Fambrough made one of his final public appearances when he visited Motown's Studio A in Detroit. It was a sentimental trip for the famed artist who, along with his bandmates, donated 375 of their performance costumes to the museum. This generosity was just one of the many reasons why Fambrough and his fellow Spinners were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.
Born and raised in Ferndale, Michigan, Fambrough was a pivotal part of the group's formation in 1954. Originally known as The Domingoes, the group eventually settled on the name The Spinners in 1961. They signed with Motown after founder Berry Gordy acquired their previous label, Tri-Phi Records.
Although the group released several singles in the 1960s, it wasn't until 1970 that they achieved commercial success with their hit song, "It's A Shame," which peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Top Hot 100 R&B chart. Despite this, the members still had to work odd jobs, such as chauffeuring and managing their more successful labelmates, to make ends meet.
In 1972, The Spinners joined Atlantic Records, where they went on to record some of their most well-known songs, including "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love," "Working My Way Back To You," "The Rubberband Man," and "Then Came You," featuring Dionne Warwick.
However, like many groups, The Spinners faced internal conflicts and tragedies, resulting in changes to their lineup. Fambrough remained a dedicated member and continued to tour with the group until his retirement in 2023.
Fambrough is survived by his wife of 52 years, Norma, and their daughter, Heather Williams. His legacy will live on through his music and the memories he shared with his bandmates and fans. The Spinners will forever be remembered as one of the most iconic R&B groups of all time.
To honor Fambrough's contributions to the music industry and his dedication to The Spinners, the group's journey back to Motown in 2023 to donate their performance suits to the museum holds even more significance now. Fambrough's passion and talent will be greatly missed, and his impact will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Henry Fambrough.
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