AKA Martha Rose Reeves

Born: 18-Jul-1941
Birthplace: Eufaula, AL

Gender: Female
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Singer

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Martha and the Vandellas

Father: Elijah Joshua Reeves
Mother: Ruby Lee Gilmore
Sister: Sandra Delores ('Lois') Reeves (musician)
Sister: Delphine Reeves (musician)
Son: Eric (b. 1970)

    High School: Northeastern High School, Detroit, MI

    The Vels Vocalist (1961)
    Martha and the Vandellas Vocalist (1962-71, 1978-)
    Martha Reeves
    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Martha and the Vandellas (1995)
    Grammy Hall Of Fame Award, for Dancing In The Street with Martha and the Vandellas (1999)

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    Standing in the Shadows of Motown (11-May-2002) · Herself
    The Temptations (1-Nov-1998)
    Fairy Tales (1979)

Author of books:
Dancing in the Street: Confessions of a Motown Diva (with Mark Bego) (1994, Hyperion Books)

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