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| Martha Reeves and the Vandellas to perform in AC Martha Reeves and the Vandellas will be performing in the Theater at Trump Plaza on Saturday, October 16, 2010. Show time is 9:00 pm, doors will open one hour. Martha Reeves and the Vandellas were among the most successful groups of the Motown roster during the period 1963-1967. Martha and the Vandellas were known for a harder, R&B sound, typified by "(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave, " "Nowhere to Run, " "Jimmy Mack" and their signature song, "Dancing in the Street." It's hard to believe that it was nearly 50 years ago that Martha Reeves first hit the charts with the bluesy, soulful "Come and Get These Memories." It is especially hard to believe that much time has passed when Reeves hits the stage. With the unmistakable voice that helped define "the sound of young America, " dancing and strutting with an incredible energy, Reeves is a live wire. Martha Reeves and her sisters in song (and in life) Lois and Delphine, continue to heat up clubs, concert stages and music festivals across the globe, thrilling audiences and always leaving them dancing. During their nine-year run on the charts from 1963 to 1972, Martha and the Vandellas charted over twenty-six hits and recorded in the styles of doo-wop, R&B, pop, blues, rock and soul. Ten Vandellas songs reached the top ten of the Billboard R&B singles chart, including two R&B number ones. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Martha and the Vandellas #96 on their list of the 100 greatest artists of all time. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Jazz News :: home page |