Martha Reeves

This article is about the singer. For the anchorite, see Martha Reeves (anchorite). For the sociologist, see Martha Ellen Reeves.
Martha Reeves
Reeves performing in 2011
Reeves performing in 2011
Background information
Birth nameMartha Rose Reeves
Also known asMartha LaVaille
Born (1941-07-18) July 18, 1941 (age 83)
Eufaula, Alabama, U.S.
OriginDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
OccupationSinger
Years active1957–present
Labels
Websitemarthareevesofficial.com

Martha Rose Reeves (born July 18, 1941)[1] is an American R&B and pop singer. She is best known for being the lead singer of the Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas, which scored over a dozen hit singles, including "Come and Get These Memories", "Nowhere to Run", "Heat Wave", "Jimmy Mack", and their signature "Dancing in the Street". From 2005 until 2009, Reeves served as an elected councilwoman in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan, U.S.[2] Martha Reeves and the Vandellas were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Reeves at number 151 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.[3]

  1. ^ Huey, Steve. "Martha Reeves Biography". AllMusic.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Today was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time". Rolling Stone. January 1, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.