Bonnie Raitt with special guest James Hunter
September 7th, 8:00 PM
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall |
Tucson, Arizona
With hits like “Could it be I’m Falling in Love”, “I’ll Always Love You”, “Then Came You”, and many more, Motown and R&B group The Spinners are coming to town. Don’t miss this incredible performance!
Most often thought of as a Motown recording act, the classic group sound of legendary R&B recording artists, The Spinners has never lost its universal appeal. Throughout the years they have sold millions of records and topped both the Pop and R&B charts with smash hits like “I’ll Be Around” and “Then Came You.” Today, original member Henry Fambrough is joined onstage by lead singer Charlton Washington, high tenor Marvin Taylor, tenor Ronnie Moss, and bass singer Jessie Peck; a soul-infused 5-piece band, led by Keith Ferguson, backs them up.
After a brief time at Motown, The Spinners signed to Atlantic Records in 1972. There, under the helm of producer and songwriter Thom Bell, The Spinners charted five top 100 singles (and two top tens) from their first post-Motown album, Spinners (1972), and went on to become one of the biggest soul groups of the 1970s. 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.” In 1979, The Spinners completed their first collaboration with producer Michael Zager, and 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. 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 stand-out tunes as “Yesterday Once More,” and “Long Live Soul Music.” With the release of “Can’t Shake This Feeling,” their fourth LP in just over two years, the quintet entered a brand new phase of their remarkable career as they joined the award winning producing/writing/ playing team of James Mtume and Reggie Lucas. Other past releases include songs on the motion picture soundtracks of “Twins” and “Spaceballs,” and a single on Arista Records with Dionne Warwick entitled “Then Came You.”
The Spinners have six Grammy nominations and have performed twice during the awards ceremony. Inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999, they have also been awarded the Rhythm and Blues Foundation Award for their contribution to the genre. 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. In September 2011, 57 years after forming in Detroit and 50 years after ” That’s What Girls Are Made For”, the group was announced as one of 15 final nominees for the Roll Hall of Fame” Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, their first nomination.
Today, this legendary R & B group maintains an active touring schedule, performing for fans of all ages in sold out houses around the world.
THE SPINNERS
Rubberband Man
One of a Kind (Love Affair)
I’ll Be Around
Could It Be I’m Falling in Love
It’s a Shame
Ghetto Child
Mighty Love
Working My Way Back to You/Forgive Me, Girl
I Don’t Want to Lose You
Sadie
I’ll Always Love You
So Far Away
Then Came You
I Love the Music
I Just Want to Be With You
Games People Play
Cupid
September 7th, 8:00 PM
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall |
Tucson, Arizona
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