For more than five decades, GC Cameron has been a powerful voice in American soul music. Best known as the former lead singer of The Spinners and The Temptations, GC’s voice helped define an era. Now, at 80 years young, he’s bringing his energy and talent to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall this January, in a performance that promises to rock the house in a celebration of friendship and music.
Born in a large family of ten children, he served his country with honor in the United States Marine Corps, including a tour in Vietnam, where he was wounded twice. After returning home in 1967, his life took a dramatic turn. Just one month after his discharge, he became the lead singer of The Spinners. By November, the group was performing at the Apollo Theater.
You’re not just seeing a show; you’re witnessing living legends. These are two of the voices that de ned a generation. If you’ve ever loved soul music, this isyour chance to feel it live, the way it was meant to be. – Ron Summers, longtime friend of GC Cameron
Cameron’s voice became iconic with the release of “It’s a Shame,” a hit written by Stevie Wonder that catapulted The Spinners into mainstream success. He later recorded the emotional ballad “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday,” which was famously reimagined by Boyz II Men two decades late.
After departing The Spinners, Cameron’s career continued to grow. In 2003, he joined The Temptations, touring with the group and carrying forward their legendary sound. Over the years, he’s shared stages and studios with Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, David Ruffin, and countless others.
Cameron has lived a life that reads like a Hollywood script, from rubbing shoulders with stars in Beverly Hills to rebuilding his life in Mississippi. But one of his most enduring connections is his thirty-year friendship with Ron Summers, a lifelong resident of Atlantic Beach, Florida.
“I grew up listening to The Spinners and The Temptations,” Summers says. “To call GC my friend for three decades has been an incredible gift.”
The two have traveled together, shared time with musical greats, and even participated in community and spiritual events. Cameron’s deep roots in music and military service have made him a respected figure far beyond the spotlight.
For a night of music, memories, and soul from one of the last two Motown’s living legends, plan to be in the room on January 30th when GC Cameron takes the stage in Ponte Vedra for two shows, at 5 PM and 8 PM, bringing his timeless voice and legendary charisma to the First Coast. For longtime fans and new listeners alike, it’s a rare opportunity to witness a true Motown original.
Tickets are available through the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall box office, PVConcertHall.com, AXS.com, or 904.209.0367.
