MARTHA REEVES

	Although born in Eufaula in 1941, soul sensation Martha Reeves
moved to Detroit before she was a year old and grew up in the
compelling musical climate of "Motor City USA".

	Along with her powerful backup group, the Vandellas, Martha
Reeves created some of the most infectious and memorable dance
records of the 1960s. In various combinations, Martha and the
Vandellas spent their early years at Motown backing up lead
singers like Marvin Gaye. They cut their first big solo chart
hit, "Come and Get These Memories" in 1963.

	Martha and the Vandellas quickly established themselves as
Motown's hard-edged, blues-based alternative to the sweetened
soul sounds of Diana Ross and the Supremes. Their explosive pop
and rhythm and blues chart busters included such perennial party
favorites as "Heat Wave" (1961), "Nowhere To Run" (1965), "Jimmy
Mack" (1967), and their unforgettable signature tune, "Dancing
In The Street" (1964).

	"Her talents are among motown's longest-lasting," rock critic
Dave Marsh once noted. "The approach is brassy and rocking."

	After several personnel changes in the late 60s and early 70s,
Martha and the Vandellas gave their farewell performance in
1972. Martha Reeves then embarked on a solo career. She signed
with MCA Records in 1973, producing a critically acclaimed album
with producer Richard Perry. In 1977, she moved to Arista
Records, where she released material consistent with the disco
movement of the day.

	In the early 80s, Ms. Reeves joined package tours featuring
former Motown artists before reuniting with the original
Vandellas and signing with the Motor City Record label. In 1989
they released "Step Into My Shoes".