Philippe Wynne
Soul Singer with The Spinners
Born
1941
84 years ago
Died
July 14th, 1984
40 years ago — 43 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A prominent soul singer, made significant contributions to the genre during the 1970s as the lead vocalist for The Spinners. The group achieved widespread success with hits such as 'I'll Be Around' and 'Working My Way Back to You.' Wynne’s vocal style blended smooth melodies with energetic performances. His work with The Spinners produced several chart-topping singles that became classics in the soul music repertoire. After leaving the group, continued a solo career, further showcasing his vocal talents.
Led The Spinners to success with hits
Produced classic soul songs like 'I'll Be Around'
Performed as a solo artist after leaving the group
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