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Philippe Wynne, Former Lead Of The Spinners – Dead
PHILIPPE WYNNE DIES OF HEART ATTACK WHILE DANCING IN CROWD
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45 Of The Day- The Spinners – I Don’t Want To Lose You
45 Of The Day- The Spinners - I Don't Want To Lose You http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYzXwbk49z8
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Philippe Wynne, Former Lead Of The Spinners, Inks Deal With George Clinton
Philippe Wynne, former lead singer of The Spinners, announced a deal with funkster George Clinton today (November 8, 1979.)
In an exclusive interview with Jet Magazine, Wynne explained how his relationship with George Clinton came about.
According to Wynne, he was in the recording studio one day doing background work, when he decided to spring the idea of working with Clinton upon the funk pioneer.
Clinton liked the idea and signed Wynne to an exclusive contract with his label, Uncle Jam Records.
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Songwriter Bert Berns Dies; Leaves Behind Rich Legacy
Bert Berns, 38, was born on November 8, 1929 in the Bronx New York, to white Jewish Russian immigrant parents.
As a young man he was highly influenced by the Latin sounds and African-American sounds around his neighborhood.
A trip to Cuba cemented his fondness for Latin rhythms which would appear in his future hits.