Martha Reeves
USA
Born: 18 July 1941
Years Active: 60, 70, 80, 90, 2000
Styles: Soul, R&B/Soul, Motown, Girl Groups, Early Pop/Rock, Pop/Rock, Pop-Soul
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Motown's brightest female star after Diana Ross, Martha Reeves was the earthy, gospel-infused counterpart to her rival Ross' uptown sophistication. With her backing group, the Vandellas, Reeves cut some of the brightest, most infectiously danceable R&B of her time. Unfortunately, she didn't fare as well after leaving Motown for a solo career in the '70s, and although she continued to perform for quite sometime, it was mostly on the oldies circuit, looking back over her past glories. Reeves was born in Eufaula, AL, on July 18, 1941, and before s...
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