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Frankie Kennedy (Frankie & the Spindles) R I P

Groups lead singer passes

Posted by Roburt

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Frankie Kennedy (Frankie & the Spindles) R I P

The news has just broken that Frankie (Kennedy) of Frankie & the Spindles has died aged 67.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/obituaries/bs-md-ob-franklin-kennedy-20160427-story.html

Frankie & the Spindles (who started life as Frankie & the Spinners) recorded between 1968 and 1977 for labels such as Roc-Ker, Canyon, Gamble, TSOP & more.

The group were a mainstay on the Baltimore club scene in the mid yo late 60's.  R I P Frankie.




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John Smith | Roburt

76 years old, born in Doncaster. First got into soul in 1965. Attended nighters @ King Mojo, Nite Owl & Wheel. Started out as a mod - mohair suits, Ben Shermans, brogues & a Lambretta. Started collecting vinyl seriously in 1966 (first fulltime job). Spent time chatting with hero Garnett Mimms in 1967 (Mojo dressing room). Started buying B&S in 1969. Loves all types of soul and gospel but brought up on Stax style stuff. Regular guest on Sealing's Radio Hallam show (1980's). Started writing for soul fanzines in the 1980's and still does. Ran Lou Ragland's 1990 UK tour. Loves researching soul facts.

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    Roburt

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    It has been reported in the Baltimore press that Franklin Kennedy -- lead singer of Frankie & the Spindles has passed away aged 67.   RIP Frankie .

    https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/obituaries/bs-md-ob-franklin-kennedy-20160427-story.html

    The group started out in the mid 60's as Frankie & the Spinners but soon amended their name. They recorded from 1968 till 1977.

    They were a mainstay on the Baltimore club scene. 

     

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    More on Frankie & Spindles ... 

     

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    Gointoagogo

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    What an incredible voice he had and what a legacy he has left. I have been giving "There Is A Beauty" a lot of plays lately - a wonderful track!

     

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    Roburt

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    Another big Balto show he was on in 68  ..... 

    I guess the song the handbill refers to ("Candy, Candy") was really "(My Girl Is Made of) Candy" ...

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    Roburt

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    A show in April 1968 when the Spindles were still called the Spinners .......

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