Philippe Wynne (April 3, 1941 – July 14, 1984) was an African-American R&B vocalist. April 3 is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 272 days remaining. ... For the movie, see 1941 (film). ... July 14 is the 195th day (196th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 170 days remaining. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Languages Predominantly American English Religions Christianity (predominantly Baptist), Islam Related ethnic groups Sub-Saharan Africans and other African groups, some with Native American groups. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ...

Born in Detroit, Michigan, grew up in the East End of Cincinnati, Ohio, he began his singing career as a gospel singer. He soon switched to the newly emerging R&B style and attained some measure of success, singing with Bootsy Collins's Pacesetters in 1968 with James Brown's JBs shortly thereafter.In the Academy Award-winning film, When We Were Kings, Philippe Wynne of the Spinners was in total control of his Congolese audience. It must be pointed out that before Wynne replaced G.C. Cameron in the Spinners he spent time in Europe playing with a band from Liberia. However, he gained stardom in his own right starting in the early 1970s when he became the lead vocalist for The Spinners. He sang with the group until 1977, leading them to a number of top-selling albums and singles. Nickname: Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (Latin for, We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes) Location in Wayne County, Michigan Coordinates: Country United States State Michigan County Wayne County Government  - Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Area  - City  143. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... // Pacesetters is a project created by Facility Architects, a London-based design firm. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday. ... James Brown, known variously as: Soul Brother Number One, the Godfather of Soul, Mr. ... The most renowned of James Browns many backing bands (previously, the Famous Flames and the James Brown Band), the J.B.s provided musical support for the legendary singer and bandleader for the first half of the 70s. ... Template:A year The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... The Spinners are a Detroit, Michigan -based soul band popular in the 1960s and 1970s. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ...

He then launched a solo career, but it was not nearly as successful. His fortunes turned upwards again as he joined George Clinton's Funkadelic around 1980. He played with them on several recordings, as well as continuing his solo career, which was somewhat successful, though he never regained the superstardom he had enjoyed with the Spinners. Wynne, while performing at a show in Oakland, California, suffered a massive heart attack and died on-stage in 1984. George Clinton (born July 22, 1941) is an American musician, widely considered one of the forefathers of funk. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Parliament-Funkadelic. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Oakland, founded in 1852, is the eighth-largest city in California[1] and the county seat of Alameda County. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...