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The Marvelettes
581,928 listeners
The Marvelettes was an all-girl group who achieved popularity in the early to mid-1960s. They consisted of schoolmates Gladys Horton, Kathe… read moreThe Marvelettes was an all-girl group who achieved popularity in the early to mid-1960s. They consisted of schoolmates Gladys Horton, Katherine Anderson (nee Schnaffer), Georgeanna Tillman (nee Gordon), Juanita Cowart (later Juanita Cowa… read moreThe Marvelettes was an all-girl group who achieved popularity in the early to mid-1960s. They consisted of schoolmates Gladys Horton, Katherine Anderson (nee Schnaffer), Georgeanna Tillman (nee Gordon), Juanita Cowart (later Juanita Cowart Motley) and Georgia Dobbins, who was replaced by Wanda Yo… read more
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Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
782,491 listeners
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas was one of the most successful groups in the Motown roster during the 1960s and fully active from 1960 to… read moreMartha Reeves & The Vandellas was one of the most successful groups in the Motown roster during the 1960s and fully active from 1960 to present, performing at various times doo-wop, pop, rock and roll and soul. The label's secon… read moreMartha Reeves & The Vandellas was one of the most successful groups in the Motown roster during the 1960s and fully active from 1960 to present, performing at various times doo-wop, pop, rock and roll and soul. The label's second most-successful all-female singing group after The Supreme… read more
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Brenton Wood
402,954 listeners
Brenton Wood (born Alfred Jesse Smith in Shreveport, Louisiana, on 26 July 1941; died 3 January 2025) was an American singer and songwriter… read moreBrenton Wood (born Alfred Jesse Smith in Shreveport, Louisiana, on 26 July 1941; died 3 January 2025) was an American singer and songwriter remembered for his two 1967 hits: "The Oogum Boogum Song" and "Gimme Little Sign&q… read moreBrenton Wood (born Alfred Jesse Smith in Shreveport, Louisiana, on 26 July 1941; died 3 January 2025) was an American singer and songwriter remembered for his two 1967 hits: "The Oogum Boogum Song" and "Gimme Little Sign". When he was a child, Wood's family moved west to… read more
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Barbara Mason
134,041 listeners
Barbara Mason (born August 9, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American soul singer with several R&B and pop hits in the 1960… read moreBarbara Mason (born August 9, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American soul singer with several R&B and pop hits in the 1960s and 1970s, best known for her self-written 1965 hit song "Yes, I'm Ready". Mason… read moreBarbara Mason (born August 9, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American soul singer with several R&B and pop hits in the 1960s and 1970s, best known for her self-written 1965 hit song "Yes, I'm Ready". Mason initially focused on songwriting when she entered the music… read more
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The Miracles
467,010 listeners
The Miracles (known from 1965 to 1972 as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles) was an American rhythm and blues group from Detroit, Michigan, n… read moreThe Miracles (known from 1965 to 1972 as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles) was an American rhythm and blues group from Detroit, Michigan, notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordy's Motown Records. The Miracles went … read moreThe Miracles (known from 1965 to 1972 as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles) was an American rhythm and blues group from Detroit, Michigan, notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordy's Motown Records. The Miracles went on to become one of Motown's signature acts of the 1960… read more
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Billy Stewart
148,923 listeners
Billy Stewart (March 24, 1937 – January 17, 1970) was an American musical artist, with a highly distinctive scat-singing style, who enjoyed… read moreBilly Stewart (March 24, 1937 – January 17, 1970) was an American musical artist, with a highly distinctive scat-singing style, who enjoyed popularity in the early 1960s. Billy Stewart began singing publicly with his mother's group,… read moreBilly Stewart (March 24, 1937 – January 17, 1970) was an American musical artist, with a highly distinctive scat-singing style, who enjoyed popularity in the early 1960s. Billy Stewart began singing publicly with his mother's group, the Stewart Gospel Singers, as a teenager. He made the tran… read more
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The Originals
138,518 listeners
There have been at least three groups called The Originals. 1. The Originals were a successful Motown R&B and soul group during the 196… read moreThere have been at least three groups called The Originals. 1. The Originals were a successful Motown R&B and soul group during the 1960s and 1970s. The group found modest success in the first half of the decade, often working as bac… read moreThere have been at least three groups called The Originals. 1. The Originals were a successful Motown R&B and soul group during the 1960s and 1970s. The group found modest success in the first half of the decade, often working as backup singers for recordings by artists such as Jimmy Ruffin (… read more
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Barbara Lynn
165,301 listeners
Barbara Lynn (January 16, 1942) is an American rhythm and blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. She is best known for her R&B chart-t… read moreBarbara Lynn (January 16, 1942) is an American rhythm and blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. She is best known for her R&B chart-topping hit, "You'll Lose A Good Thing" (1962). She was born Barbara Lynn Ozen in Be… read moreBarbara Lynn (January 16, 1942) is an American rhythm and blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. She is best known for her R&B chart-topping hit, "You'll Lose A Good Thing" (1962). She was born Barbara Lynn Ozen in Beaumont, Texas, and attended Hebert High School. She played p… read more
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The Shirelles
566,414 listeners
The Shirelles were an influential American girl group in the early 1960s, and they were the very first girl group to have a number one sing… read moreThe Shirelles were an influential American girl group in the early 1960s, and they were the very first girl group to have a number one single on the Billboard Hot 100. The members of the quartet were Shirley Owens (who was the lead singe… read moreThe Shirelles were an influential American girl group in the early 1960s, and they were the very first girl group to have a number one single on the Billboard Hot 100. The members of the quartet were Shirley Owens (who was the lead singer for the most part), Doris Coley, Beverly Lee, and Addie &q… read more
