Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1955, the Spinners began as the Domingoes. The five original members were Henry Fambrough, Robert ‘Bobbie’ Smith, Robert “Steel” Smith, Billy Henderson, and Pervis Jackson. All of them attended Ferndale High School in Detroit.
The Spinners went thru a few record label changes (Motown & Tri-Phi). With convincing from Aretha Franklin, the group ended their Motown Record contract and signed with Atlantic Records. After signing, Philippé Wynne joined the group as a lead singer. The Spinners released their first Atlantic album, The Spinners (1972) with the help of producer Thom Bell. The album had five top 100 songs including “I’ll Be Around” which peaked at number three. “I’ll Be Around” was also The Spinners’ first million sold hit single helping the album earn a gold disc in October 1972.
Co-written by the song’s producer, Thom Bell, and Linda Creed, “The Rubberband Man” was actually penned about Bell’s son, who was overweight and had found himself being teased by his classmates as a result.
The opening lyrics sung by Philippé Wynn are on the back.
"Hand me down my walking cane" is a song written by african-american James A. Bland in 1880.
This shirt is a tribute to the Spinners' legacy as one of the most influential R&B groups of all time.
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- Color: Mint
- Shirt is 100% Cotton
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- Full Color DTG Print
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- Dry Tumble Low
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| Bust 1" below armhole | 16 1/2 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |