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The Spencer Davis Group was a mid 1960s British Beat Group from Birmingham , England , founded by Spencer Davis (born 17 July 1939 , Swansea , Wales ). CAREER Spencer Davis moved to Birmingham from London in 1960 to study, in 1963 he recruited the Winwood brothers and started the Spencer Davis Group. The band gigged regularly in the city and were signed after a performance in a local club. The " (which was re-released in a live, nine minute long version by Traffic in 1971); and " I'm A Man " (January 1967). These tracks proved to be their two most well-known successes, especially in their biggest market, the U.S. Behind the scenes, their Record Label tried to put together a Supergroup around the talents of the very young Steve Winwood . Steve ( Vocals ), and his brother Muff Winwood ( Bass Guitar ) both left, with Steve forming Traffic . In a so-called joint venture, the Movie Soundtrack to the film '' Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush '' featured both bands. Traffic took off in May 1967 with " Paper Sun ". Despite the Winwoods' departure, Spencer Davis continued on and released more singles, but they were only minor hits, such as "Time Seller" in July 1967, although the B-side , called "Don't Want You No More" was given some Airplay . This was followed by "Mr. Second Class" in late 1967 which was heavily played on Radio Caroline (at that time one of the two remaining radio ships off the British coast) and—as their last minor hit—"After Tea" in 1968. The song was released at the same time by the German band, The Rattles, and provided competition which led finally to a temporary stop of all activities of the band. However, Spencer Davis never gave up. He produced during the late 1970s and early 1980s some commercially unsuccessful Jazz -oriented Album s. In their heyday, the group consisted of Steve Winwood on vocals, lead guitar and organ; Steve's brother Muff Winwood played Bass ; Pete York handled the Drums ; plus founder, guitarist and co-singer, Spencer Davis. Their main producer was the late Jimmy Miller . , DISCOGRAPHY
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