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Janice · 02-04-2007, 01:38 AM

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Spinners Singer Billy Henderson Dies

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HOLLY HILL, Fla. (AP) - Singer Billy Henderson, a member of the band the Spinners who sang "I'll Be Around" and other hits, has died. He was 67.

Henderson died Friday of complications from diabetes at a Daytona Beach health care facility, his wife, Barbara, said.

The 1972 song "I'll Be Around" was part of a string of Top 20 Spinners hits that included "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love," "Then Came You" and "The Rubberband Man."

The five-member band of high school friends formed in 1954 in Ferndale, Mich., a Detroit suburb. They went on to be nominated for six Grammy Awards and became the second black musical group to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Four of the original band members, including Henderson, continued to perform together until recently. He was dismissed from the group in 2004 after suing the group's corporation and business manager to obtain financial records.

Skywalker · 02-04-2007, 02:06 AM

R.I.P. Billy.

GoldenGirlsFan92 · 02-04-2007, 03:37 AM

R.I.P. Billy.

Jrnygrl · 02-05-2007, 12:10 AM

So sad to hear the news.

RIP BILLY.

dandelion wine · 02-05-2007, 10:06 AM

Rest in peace, Billy.

Already Gone · 02-06-2007, 01:27 PM

R.I.P Billy

02-04-2007, 01:38 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Spinners Singer Billy Henderson Dies http://apnews.excite.com/article/20070203/D8N2H8P01.html Spinners Singer Billy Henderson Dies (AP) The Spinners from left John Edwards, Bobby Smith, Henry Fambrough, Pervis Jackson and Billy...Full Image HOLLY HILL, Fla. (AP) - Singer Billy Henderson, a member of the band the Spinners who sang "I'll Be Around" and other hits, has died. He was 67. Henderson died Friday of complications from diabetes at a Daytona Beach health care facility, his wife, Barbara, said. The 1972 song "I'll Be Around" was part of a string of Top 20 Spinners hits that included "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love," "Then Came You" and "The Rubberband Man." The five-member band of high school friends formed in 1954 in Ferndale, Mich., a Detroit suburb. They went on to be nominated for six Grammy Awards and became the second black musical group to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Four of the original band members, including Henderson, continued to perform together until recently. He was dismissed from the group in 2004 after suing the group's corporation and business manager to obtain financial records.

02-04-2007, 03:37 AM	#3
GoldenGirlsFan92 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2005 Location: Louisana Posts: 2,243	R.I.P. Billy.
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02-05-2007, 10:06 AM	#5
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02-04-2007, 02:06 AM	#2
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	R.I.P. Billy.

02-05-2007, 12:10 AM	#4
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	So sad to hear the news. RIP BILLY.

02-06-2007, 01:27 PM	#6
Already Gone Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 31, 2004 Posts: 2,587	R.I.P Billy