Bobby Smith | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Steel Smith |
| Also known as | Bobbie Smith |
| Born | April 10, 1936 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | March 16, 2013 (aged 76) Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, soul |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1954–2013 |
Robert Steel Smith (April 10, 1936 – March 16, 2013),[1] professionally known as Bobby Smith, also spelled Bobbie, was an American R&B singer notable as the principal lead singer of the classic Motown/Philly group, The Spinners[2][3] (also known as the Detroit Spinners or the Motown Spinners), throughout its history. He was the principal lead singer from its formation in 1954 when he was eighteen, until his death in 2013.
- ^ Peter Keepnews (March 20, 2013). "Bobbie Smith, Voice of the Spinners, Dies at 76". The New York Times. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ "The Spinners' Henry Fambrough talks to Tom about their history". YouTube. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ Press, Brian McCollum, Detroit Free. "Bobby Smith, lead singer of The Spinners, dies". Usatoday.com.
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