Martha and the Vandellas: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
Awards And Honors	Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1995)
Date	1960

Photos

Martha and The Vandellas, an American soul pop vocal group, pose together in matching green dresses and scarves against a white background, 1960s.

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