Annette Beard Sterling Helton Simmons (born July 4, 1943), formerly known as
Annette Beard is an American
R&B and
soul singer. Beard is best known for her work with
Motown and as an original member of the singing group
Martha and the Vandellas during the 1960s. Beard is currently known as a member of the singing group The Original Vandellas.