The Spinners will be on stage at the MSU Riley Center Saturday, May 22.

    The Spinners have always made timeless music and their classic sound and universal appeal continues growing on their current tour. Throughout the years they have acquired 12 gold records with hits on top of both Pop and R&B charts and they are one of the few groups who can boast of four lead singers.     Today, original members Bobbie Smith and Henry Fambrough are joined onstage by Charlton Washington, Jessie Peck and Marvin Taylor.

    In 1972, The Spinners signed with Atlantic Records and teamed up with producer Thom Bell, setting into motion an amazing recording career. A partial list of their hit singles on Atlantic include “Mighty Love,” “Then Came You,” “I’ll Be Around,” “One Of A Kind (Love Affair),” “Games People Play,” and “Could It Be.” By early 1980, the single, “Working My Way Back to You,” was topping Pop and R&B charts, giving the group its 12th gold record, and sealed the group’s performance on the popular TV show, Saturday Night Live. The Love Trippin’ album’s release included “The Cupid Medley,” one of the fastest selling records in The Spinners’ career. The follow-up album,Labor of Love, featured such standout tunes as “Yesterday Once More,” and “Long Live Soul Music.”

    In their box set, The Chrome Collection, The Spinners were lauded byDavid Bowie and Elvis Costello. They were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999, and they have been awarded the Rhythm and Blues Foundation Award for their contribution to R & B. In 2003,an Elton John track was re-issued featuring The Spinners as backup vocals. The song went to No. 1 under a modern, pop record label, putting the group back into the limelight.

    Over the years, the mighty Spinners have been nominated for six Grammy awards and their songs have been featured on multiple move and television series’ soundtracks. The group has performed for presidents, received a star on the Hollywood “Walk of Fame,” and has appeared in numerous network and cable television specials paying tribute to the music of the 70’s. Today, this legendary R & B group maintains a full touring schedule, performing classic songs every fan wants to hear live and they continue attracting fans of all ages in sold out houses around the world.