The first step is the nomination; they'd never been nominated before. How sad! Now, comes the hard part. They have to be VOTED in by the artists who are already in along with record label execs and music historians. Keep your fingers crossed!
OK, The Spinners have been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the Class of 2012. Everybody that wants them in, go to Rockhall.com and vote in the online poll -- it'll show you're really interested. Go vote -- it might help get them inducted. VOTE!
Yes, THE MIRACLES should be in. I fault SMOKEY. He should have demanded that they go in with him. And, I believe Smokey was on the Board of Directors of The Hall of Fame at one time. He has no excuse! It seems that if you are an unknown band, with ONLY ONE album, who headlined at a dive in The Bowery (about one half the size of one of our storefront churches) your chances of getting in are better than The SPINNERS and The MIRACLES. Don't give up hope; it's not over yet!
We're working on getting THE SPINNERS in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. I hope it will be the Class of 2012, Unfortunately, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was supposed to be OURS because the music and the sound was ours. But then, the men behind the music changed and took the music in the direction of the 'punksters' (punk rock) and then the hip-hoppers. Now, we have to take it back!
@MsMissile01 THE MIRACLES aren't in EITHER !! Motown's First Group should have been the first Motown act inducted . But, they put SMOKEY in alone . That should have NEVER happened !!!
And a very popular band in the UK too with plenty of chart hits. Here they were called the Detroit Spinners. My favourite is hard to choose. I still love 'Games People Play'. All the black US soul bands were loved in the UK.
I still think that those award should still be granted to thier children in honor of deceased memeber and living members! They were all special , and as a whole thier musical talent should be recognized by the music industry! I love the spinners!
I went into shock when i heard him say they never won a grammy. Who in the hell decides this stuff? The Spinners were and still are required listening. There must be some behind the scenes politics going on because you can't convince me that they are not one of the all time greatest soul groups. I am equally shocked to hear that they are not in the Rock&Roll Hall of Fame. That in and of itself is ashame. We need to start a Soul Music Hall Of Fame and they need to be the first honorees.
The spinners never did get their recognition! It is so disappointing. Even the radio stations for old school and rnb said the same thing. They made good music period!
I wish I could have gave them all awards when they were all livivng ....
i love the spinners i had no idea they where unsung at all. i have heard so much great things about them from people who lived in those times. i love them
@mjjcng8958 I grew up in northern England in the mid-late 70's-yes. To American parents. I'm all black.. My parents used to play their records all of the time. Plus, the radio stations used to play The Spinners all of the time. Great memories
there should be no dislikes here...Thats the group and much deserved to be in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame...period.
Miccherry26 1 month ago
The Detroit Spinners...loved those guys.
biginpittsburgh 2 months ago
The first step is the nomination; they'd never been nominated before. How sad! Now, comes the hard part. They have to be VOTED in by the artists who are already in along with record label execs and music historians. Keep your fingers crossed!
MsMissile01 4 months ago
Just heard The Spinners are going into the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME....ummm wonder if Unsung had anything to do with it!!!!!!
jarellem 5 months ago
OK, The Spinners have been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the Class of 2012. Everybody that wants them in, go to Rockhall.com and vote in the online poll -- it'll show you're really interested. Go vote -- it might help get them inducted. VOTE!
MsMissile01 5 months ago
Yes, THE MIRACLES should be in. I fault SMOKEY. He should have demanded that they go in with him. And, I believe Smokey was on the Board of Directors of The Hall of Fame at one time. He has no excuse! It seems that if you are an unknown band, with ONLY ONE album, who headlined at a dive in The Bowery (about one half the size of one of our storefront churches) your chances of getting in are better than The SPINNERS and The MIRACLES. Don't give up hope; it's not over yet!
MsMissile01 5 months ago
We're working on getting THE SPINNERS in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. I hope it will be the Class of 2012, Unfortunately, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was supposed to be OURS because the music and the sound was ours. But then, the men behind the music changed and took the music in the direction of the 'punksters' (punk rock) and then the hip-hoppers. Now, we have to take it back!
MsMissile01 5 months ago
@MsMissile01 THE MIRACLES aren't in EITHER !! Motown's First Group should have been the first Motown act inducted . But, they put SMOKEY in alone . That should have NEVER happened !!!
williamg2552 5 months ago
And a very popular band in the UK too with plenty of chart hits. Here they were called the Detroit Spinners. My favourite is hard to choose. I still love 'Games People Play'. All the black US soul bands were loved in the UK.
martley1 5 months ago
Had NO idea they owned ALL THESE CLASSICS....and NO Grammy or Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame...WHAT THE HELL!!!!!!!...VERY UNSUNG GROUP....
jarellem 5 months ago
Thats fucked up...it's sad, no grammy, not even in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. I think I'm going to create a petition for that.
candacesuero 5 months ago 2
I still think that those award should still be granted to thier children in honor of deceased memeber and living members! They were all special , and as a whole thier musical talent should be recognized by the music industry! I love the spinners!
carmal1579 5 months ago in playlist UnSung TV One 2
I went into shock when i heard him say they never won a grammy. Who in the hell decides this stuff? The Spinners were and still are required listening. There must be some behind the scenes politics going on because you can't convince me that they are not one of the all time greatest soul groups. I am equally shocked to hear that they are not in the Rock&Roll Hall of Fame. That in and of itself is ashame. We need to start a Soul Music Hall Of Fame and they need to be the first honorees.
READY4REVELATION 5 months ago 10
ITS A SHAME!!! my joint!!!!
unique74muzik 6 months ago 5
i love this group so much i refuse to part with any cd's that i got by them.
berlynn2 6 months ago 2
I loved the Spinners, back in the day that was me and my mans jam!
bcotto57 7 months ago
The spinners never did get their recognition! It is so disappointing. Even the radio stations for old school and rnb said the same thing. They made good music period!
I wish I could have gave them all awards when they were all livivng ....
carmal1579 7 months ago
I LOVE MOTOWN, the Spinners, and Atlantic too!
simon4186 7 months ago
i love the spinners i had no idea they where unsung at all. i have heard so much great things about them from people who lived in those times. i love them
mjjcng8958 7 months ago 2
Soundtrack to my childhood!
kamarag73 8 months ago
i like there music even kno im a young cat
Rodney14752 8 months ago
I love all they songs :)
britneyslut 8 months ago in playlist UnSung TV One
Thank you! Thank you! thank you! I do not have tvone and this is the only way I can see Unsung.
Aariestheory 8 months ago 2
How can we get them into the Rock n Roll Hall of fame ?
motownfan5 8 months ago 2
@motownfan5 That's what i'm saying...That makes no FLIPPIN' sense.
Nina513 8 months ago
@Nina513 Thanks for the support.... I'll see what info I can obtain to get them in the Hall of Fame :)
Peace
motownfan5 8 months ago
@motownfan5 yeah that's bollocks. They should of been there a long time ago. Just look at their stats. A tragedy
blkaladdin 7 months ago in playlist UnSung TV One
@blkaladdin Such a shame all that talent and they aren't in the Hall of Fame :(
motownfan5 7 months ago
@blkaladdin are you from england?
mjjcng8958 7 months ago
@mjjcng8958 I grew up in northern England in the mid-late 70's-yes. To American parents. I'm all black.. My parents used to play their records all of the time. Plus, the radio stations used to play The Spinners all of the time. Great memories
blkaladdin 7 months ago
@blkaladdin i was wondering b/c you said bullocks!! lol i love english slang
mjjcng8958 7 months ago
How can we get them into the Rock n Roll Hall of fame ? !
motownfan5 8 months ago