Henry Fambrough

Henry Fambrough
Fambrough singing into a microphone onstage
Fambrough performing with The Spinners in 2018
Background information
Born(1938-05-10)May 10, 1938
Monroe, Georgia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 7, 2024(2024-02-07) (aged 85)
Sterling, Virginia, U.S.
Genres
OccupationSinger
Years active1954โ€“2023
LabelsMotown Atlantic
Formerly ofThe Spinners

Henry Lee Fambrough (May 10, 1938[1][2] โ€“ February 7, 2024) was an American vocalist, known for being a member of the R&B quintet The Spinners[3] (also called The Detroit Spinners and The Motown Spinners)[4] from 1954 until his retirement in April 2023. He was the last surviving original member of The Spinners from 2013 until his death.

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  3. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Biography: The Spinners". All Music. Retrieved May 15, 2010.
  4. ^ Graff, Gary (August 23, 2021). "Legendary R&B group the Spinners releasing first new album in 40 years". The Oakland Press. Retrieved February 7, 2024.