American R&B singer, noted as the principal lead singer of the soul vocal group, The Spinners, also known as the Detroit Spinnersor the Motown Spinners. Born Robert Smith, 10 April 1936, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. and died 16th March 2013, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. Commonly known as Bobby Smith, sometimes spelled Bobbie.
Member of The Spinners.
Survived by his wife Lorraine, sons Ron Smith, Lamar White and Richie White, daughter Vanessa Smith and three grandchildren.