Author : joe bodego

Performance

Martha & the Vandellas

joe bodego
Along with the Supremes, Martha & the Vandellas defined the distaff side of the Motown sound in the ’60s. Their biggest hits, including “Heat Wave,”...
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The Marvelettes

joe bodego
The Marvelettes were an all-girl group whose original members were Gladys Horton, Katherine Anderson, Georgeanna Tillman, Juanita Cowart, and Georgia Dobbins. They came together in...
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Florence Ballard

joe bodego
Florence Ballard’s musical journey began in Detroit, Michigan, where she was born on June 30, 1943. Growing up in a large family, Ballard’s love for...
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Mary Wilson

joe bodego
Mary Wilson, a name that resonates with the golden era of Motown, is a legendary figure who played a pivotal role in shaping the music...
History

Martha Washington

joe bodego
Martha Washington married a wealthy plantation owner before becoming a widow and inheriting his estate. She wed Colonel George Washington in 1759 and became the...