Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Edward Holland's departure from Motown left a big hole that at the time seemed impossible to fill. The Four Tops were among those adversely affected since their biggest hits "I Can't Help Myself' and "Reach Out I'll Be There" (both #1) were penned by this amazing songwriting trio. When Motown decided to move to the west coast this was the straw that broke the camel's back as far as the Four Tops were concerned, the group had a lifetime love affair with the city of Detroit, so the Tops signed with ABC records. … read more
Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Edward Holland's departure from Motown left a big hole that at the time seemed impossible to fill. The Four Top… read more
Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Edward Holland's departure from Motown left a big hole that at the time seemed impossible to fill. The Four Tops were among those adversely affected… read more
The Four Tops are an American Motown musical quartet, whose repertoire has included doo-wop, jazz, soul music, RnB, disco, adult contemporary, showtunes, and even psychedelic rock. Founded in Detroit, Michigan as The Four Aims, lead singer Levi Stubbs and group mates Abdul "Duke" Fakir, Renaldo "Obie" Benson, and Lawrence Payton remained together for over four decades, finally forced to endure a lineup change when Payton died in 1997. At that time, Theo Peoples was added to the lineup; Peoples later replaced Stubbs, who fell ill from cancer, and Ronnie McNeir ass… read more
The Four Tops are an American Motown musical quartet, whose repertoire has included doo-wop, jazz, soul music, RnB, disco, adult contemporary, showtunes, and even psychedelic rock. Founded in Detroit, Michigan as The Four Aims, lead si… read more