Martha Reeves nickname(s):
Martha LaVaille
Martha Reeves date of birth:
July 27, 1941
How old is Martha Reeves?
85
Where was Martha Reeves born?
Eufaula, Alabama, United States
How tall is Martha Reeves?
5' 7" (170 cm)
What is Martha Reeves's occupation?
Singer, actress, author and councilwoman
What genre is Martha Reeves's work?
Pop, R&B, rock & roll, soul
What instruments does Martha Reeves play?
Vocals, tambourine and piano
Short Biography
Martha Rose Reeves (born July 18, 1941, in Eufaula, Alabama) is an American R&B and pop singer and former politician, and was the lead singer of the Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas. They scored over a dozen hit singles, including "Nowhere to Run", "Jimmy Mack", and their signature "Dancing In The Street". From 2005 until 2009, Reeves served as an elected council woman for the city of Detroit, Michigan.