Martha and the Vandellas (known from 1967 to 1972 as
Martha Reeves and the Vandellas) were an American vocal group who found fame in the 1960s with a string of hit singles on
Motown's Gordy label. Founded in 1957 by friends
Annette Beard,
Rosalind Ashford and
Gloria Williams, the group eventually included
Martha Reeves, who moved up in ranks as lead vocalist of the group after Williams' departure in 1962. The group signed with and eventually recorded all of their singles for Motown's Gordy imprint.