About C. P. Spencer
Lived 1938 – 2004 (aged 66). C. P. Spencer was an American singer.
Crathman Plato Spencer (January 13, 1938 – October 20, 2004) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer for the Motown label in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was a native of Detroit, Michigan. Best known for being a member of the Motown quartet The Originals. He was also an original member of both The Spinners and The Voice Masters.
C. P. Spencer died from a heart attack on October 20, 2004. As of April 2013, Originals' Hank Dixon is now the only surviving, and active, founding member of that original group; with the Spinners' Henry Fambrough having been the last founding member of that group until his death in February 2024. Dixon is also the only surviving member of the Voice Masters.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was C. P. Spencer?
American singer (1938-2004)
When was C. P. Spencer born?
C. P. Spencer was born on 13 January 1938 in Detroit.
When did C. P. Spencer die?
C. P. Spencer died on 20 October 2004.
What was C. P. Spencer's occupation?
C. P. Spencer was a singer.
What nationality was C. P. Spencer?
C. P. Spencer was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). C. P. Spencer. https://biography.guide/c-p-spencer/
MLA: "C. P. Spencer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/c-p-spencer/.
Chicago: "C. P. Spencer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/c-p-spencer/.
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