Soul singer who's performed with Motown acts The Spinners and The Four Tops. He joined The Spinners after founding member Billy Henderson was voted out.

Before Fame

He worked a wide variety of jobs while trying to make it in music including running a janitorial company, cleaning windows and fixing bikes. 

Trivia

He's also a songwriter and contributed several songs to Spinners albums while he worked with them. 

Family Life

He grew up in Detroit and was given the nickname "Spike."

Associated With

He met David Ruffin as a young child and credits the man with being the first entertainer that ever took notice of his talents.

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