About Bobby Smith (rhythm and blues singer)
Robert Steel Smith, 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, throughout its history. He was the principal lead singer from its formation in 1954 when he was eighteen, until his death in 2013. The group had their first record deal when they signed with Tri-Phi Records in early 1961. All four of these Bobby Smith-led songs were Certified Gold by the R.I.A.A.
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