Photo courtesy of Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home
Apr 10, 1936 – Mar 16, 2013
Bobbie “Bird” Steel Smith was born April 10, 1936 in Abbeville, Georgia to the late Howard and Carrie Smith. His family moved to Detroit in 1952. He attended Ferndale High School where he met Pervis Jackson, Henry Fambrough, William Henderson, George Dixon and Edgar...
Read MoreOne of the greatest, if not THE greatest groups! We were blessed to have them. I´ll Be Around is STILL my favorite song of all time! RIP!!
Doris Collins
May 15, 2025
We followed the spinners for all these years and continue to feel blessed for their wonderful music and enjoyment. Just remember that sorrow may come at night, but joy comes in the morning. Bless all.
Sam and vicki jerideau
August 04, 2023 | Friend
RIP One of my favorite groups
Leon Reese
August 17, 2021
I’m from England & only discovered the Spinners a few years ago. Can’t believe how awesome their songs are. I immediately said “who’s the great lead singer?” Their music has travelled far & wide & will continue spreading happiness & just uplifting people. Thank you very much Bobbie Smith for your brilliant contribution to music. Your legacy continues to touch new people everyday.
Julie Kristina
March 16, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Love the spinners...especially bobbie. Rip
Debra Monroe
August 27, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 27, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Debra Monroe
August 27, 2020
I am so sorry to hear this. I love the Spinners one of my favorite R&B groups of the 70"s, I fell in love with the song It's ashame, and it became my anthem. Plus all of the other songs. RIP Bobbie, whenever I hear a song by The Spinners, I will always think of you.
Teresa Harris
January 24, 2020 | Kansas City, MO
I didn't know you had left, but I suspected by now you could have. Thanks so very much for your wonderful music..
Eric High
June 19, 2018 | Buckeye, AZ
