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Martha and The Vandellas (known from 1967 to 1972 as Martha Reeves and The Vandellas) were an all-female group. The group achieved fame in the 1960s with Motown. Selected members of the group were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.
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Martha and the Vandellas | |
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 Martha and the Vandellas in 1965. (L-to-R) Rosaland Ashford, Martha Reeves, and Betty Kelley. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Del-Phis (1957–1961) The Vels (1961–1962) Martha Reeves & the Vandellas (1967–1972, 2010–present) The Original Vandellas (2000s–present) |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Genres | R&B, Soul, Pop, Northern soul |
| Years active | 1957–1972 |
| Labels | Gordy |
| Associated acts | Marvin Gaye The Funk Brothers |
| Members | Martha Reeves and the Vandellas Martha Reeves Lois Reeves Delphine Reeves The Original Vandellas Rosalind Ashford Holmes Annette Beard Helton Roschelle Laughhunn |
| Past members | Gloria Williams Betty Kelly Sandra Tilley |
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