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Billy Henderson
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Billy Henderson (first from left) as part of The Spinners in 1965.
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William Henderson
August 9, 1939 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
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| Died | February 2, 2007 (aged 67) Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
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| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1954–2004 |
| Known for | Founder member of The Spinners |
William Henderson (born August 9, 1939 – died February 2, 2007) was an American singer. He is best known as a founder and original member of The Spinners. This famous group sang soul songs.
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Discovering Billy Henderson
Billy Henderson was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 9, 1939. He grew up in Royal Oak Charter Township, Michigan. In 1954, when he was in high school, he and four friends started a music group. They first called themselves The Domingos. Later, they changed their name to The Spinners.
The Spinners: A Musical Journey
The Spinners became very popular, especially in the 1970s. They had many hit songs that people loved. Some of their most famous songs include "I'll Be Around" from 1972. Other big hits were "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" and "The Rubberband Man." They even sang "Then Came You" with the famous singer Dionne Warwick. Another well-known song was "It's a Shame."
"It's a Shame": A Big Hit
The song "It's a Shame" was co-written by the legendary Stevie Wonder. He also produced the song for The Spinners in 1970. This song became their biggest hit since they joined the Motown Records company in 1964. It was also their largest hit in ten years! The group at that time included Billy Henderson and other original members like Pervis Jackson, Henry Fambrough, and Bobby Smith. G. C. Cameron was the lead singer.
"It's a Shame" is about someone who is upset because their partner is not being loyal. The song was a huge success for The Spinners. It reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also hit number three on the R&B singles chart. This made it their biggest song at that time. It was also the first song Stevie Wonder produced all by himself for another music group.
The Spinners were nominated for six Grammy Awards. They also received a special star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This was a big honor for the group. Billy Henderson stayed with The Spinners for about 50 years, until 2004.
Life Beyond the Stage
Billy Henderson passed away in Daytona Beach, Florida, on February 2, 2007. He was 67 years old. He died from health problems related to diabetes. His grave is in Detroit at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Billy Henderson was married to Barbara. They had three sons named Charles, Sterling, and Joseph.
See also
- It's a Shame (The Spinners song)
