THE DOWD CENTER THEATRE OPENING GALA: THE SPINNERS
DATE: Friday, September 18, 2021
TIME: 8 PM
The Spinners are coming to Monroe to help celebrate the grand opening of the newly restored Dowd Center Theatre! To honor our donors and benefactors, and all of the good people who helped bring this project to fruition, they will be performing as part of an invitation-only gala evening. However, a limited number of tickets will be available to the public September 1. Check back here for more information as we get closer to that sale date!
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.
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. Today, this legendary R&B group maintains an active touring schedule, performing for fans of all ages in sold out houses around the world.
