Martha Rose Reeves (born July 18, 1941) is an American R&B and pop singer and former politician. She is 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 council woman for the city of Detroit, Michigan.
instruments played
Piano
tambourine
Vocals
Also Known As
Martha LaVaille
Associated Acts
The Sabre-Ettes, The Fascinations, The Delphis,The Vels, Martha and the Vandellas
Birth Name
Martha Rose Reeves
Genres
Pop, R&B, rock and roll, soul
Occupations
Singer, actress, author, councilwoman
Origin
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Website
Years Active
1957 present
Name
Martha Reeves
Nationality
United States of America