Martha & The Vandellas

In 1962, Martha & The Vandellas got their first recording deal with Motown Records, and a year later, their breakout single "Heat Wave" established them as one of the studio's most popular artists. While Martha & The Vandellas have always been a trio, the looks and vocals have shifted throughout time. The initial members of the group were Martha Reeves, Rosalind Ashford, and Annette Beard, but Betty Kelly, Lois Reeves, and Sandra Tilley were also members at various periods. The trio had a series of significant songs, including "Come and Get These Memories," "Quicksand," "Jimmy Mack," "Bless You," and their hallmark track, "Dancing in the Street."

In 1995, Martha & The Vandellas were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (R&B music was a crucial forerunner to rock 'n' roll) as a counterweight to Diana Ross and the Supremes. When Motown relocated west in 1971, Martha & The Vandellas dissolved, only to reunite temporarily in the early 1980s for Motown's 25th anniversary TV special. Before going into semi-retirement, each of the girls tried their hand at a solo career, most of which were short-lived.

Billboard Hot 100 hits: 24
Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hits: 6
Billboard Hot 100 #1 hits: 0