Originally Posted by
tsull1
I have a problem with it, but I guess it's up to the groups. I saw The Spinners with just Bobbie Smith and Henry Fambrough and they were excellent. But now Fambrough is the only original left and though they're coming to a show in my region, I've lost a bit of interest. I saw them once with Fambrough, Smith, Henderson, Jackson, and G.C. Cameron, that felt true to me. When Fambrough passes, I have a problem with the group calling themselves The Spinners. They weren't there in the 50's at the origin, didn't pay the dues, switch labels, producers, etc. It just feels weird to me, I guess.
Then again, the average public couldn't name you a guy in the group and probably thinks it's still the originals. The Tempts I have less of a problem with [[though I'm a bigger Spinners fan) because Tyson has been with the group around 30 years and Otis is an original. I'd say my own personal standard is at least two originals or long-time guys.
The Four Tops, Spinners, and Temptations, are all kind of different right now. But if the original members want to perform, that's their choice. When they pass and there are no originals left, I think the names should be changed to Temptations Tribute Group, Spinners Tribute, etc.
Yeah, I'm picky.
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