The Spinners' last surviving original member, Henry Fambrough, has died. He was 85.
Fambrough's spokesperson, Tanisha Jackson, issued a statement to the Detroit Free-Press, confirming the musician's passing. The R&B star marked his last appearance at The Spinners' Rock N Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in November 2023.
Henry Fambrough Dead at 85
According to Jackson, Fambrough died peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, February 7, at 1:30 p.m., in Herndon, Va., a month after entering hospice care.
"He got to experience those accolades. He was able to bask in the accomplishment, and that was something he was really happy about," Jackson added. "He was glad to represent the ones who had gone before him."
Fambrough retired from The Spinners in 2023 and moved to the state from Michigan with his wife, Norma Fambrough.
Following the announcement, fans and social media users took to X to pay tribute to the lead vocalist.
One said, "RIP to Henry Fambrough, the last remaining member of the Spinners. My great aunt Zonie would get drunk and dance to this song at family reunions. Hey, fellas if you do a concert in heaven dedicate this song to my great aunt Zonie. She will be in the front row dancing I promise."
"My sincerest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and fans of Mr. Henry Fambrough of the legendary Spinners. May he rest in peace," another wrote.
"Condolences to the family, friends and fans of Henry Fambrough of the legendary Spinners. Although not the main lead singer, Henry delivered when he stepped to center stage," a third added.
A Look Back at Henry Fambrough's Career
Fambrough cofounded The Spinners in 1954, and the group immediately secured a deal with Tri-Phi records before Motown Records absorbed them.
They scored their biggest hit in 1970 with Stevie Wonder-composed track, "It's a Shame."
Fambrough's career with The Spinners skyrocketed in the 1970s when the group released their hit songs like "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love," "Then Came You," "Games People Play," "Working My Back to You," "I'll Be Around," "Rubberband Man" and "One of a Kind (Love Affair)," to name a few.
In 1972, The Spinners signed a contract with Atlantic Records and welcomed its new lead singer, Philippé Wynne.
Fambrough's death followed his bandmates' demises over the past years, including Pervis Jackson, Billy Henderson, Bobby Smith and C.P. Spencer.
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