Richard Lewis Spencer (May 3, 1942 – December 27, 2020)[1][2] was an American funk and soul singer, musician, and teacher.
He played tenor saxophone in Otis Redding's band, behind Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions with the Winstons.
[3] Spencer wrote "Color Him Father" and Richard was the singer of the mega-hit with the Winstons on Metromedia Records.
"[9] In 2015, a GoFundMe campaign set up by British DJ Steve Theobald raised £24,000 (US$37,000) to compensate Spencer for the lack of royalties.
[3] Spencer retired from the Washington Metro system in 2000, and became a licensed Baptist Minister and high school teacher in Montgomery County, Maryland.
[2] In March 2015, Spencer was selected and received the prestigious "North Carolina Music Hall of Fame" and "DC Legendary Musicians Award".