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Carolyn Crawford
27,692 listeners
Carolyn Crawford is from Detroit, Michigan. In the early sixties, Motown ran a local contest for local artists. The winner got a three si… read moreCarolyn Crawford is from Detroit, Michigan. In the early sixties, Motown ran a local contest for local artists. The winner got a three single deal with the company. Carolyn Crawford was a winner of that contest in 1963 or 1964 (whoeve… read moreCarolyn Crawford is from Detroit, Michigan. In the early sixties, Motown ran a local contest for local artists. The winner got a three single deal with the company. Carolyn Crawford was a winner of that contest in 1963 or 1964 (whoever else won, I'll leave to others). She did "My Sm… read more -
Barbara McNair
22,213 listeners
Barbara McNair (March 4, 1934 - February 4, 2007) was an African-American singer and actress. Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Racin… read moreBarbara McNair (March 4, 1934 - February 4, 2007) was an African-American singer and actress. Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Racine, Wisconsin, McNair studied music at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. Her big break… read moreBarbara McNair (March 4, 1934 - February 4, 2007) was an African-American singer and actress. Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Racine, Wisconsin, McNair studied music at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. Her big break came with a win on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, whi… read more -
Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers
23,769 listeners
Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers were a soul band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Briefly signed to Motown Records in the late 1… read moreBobby Taylor & the Vancouvers were a soul band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Briefly signed to Motown Records in the late 1960s, they had one top 30 hit single, "Does Your Mama Know About Me". As a producer and … read moreBobby Taylor & the Vancouvers were a soul band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Briefly signed to Motown Records in the late 1960s, they had one top 30 hit single, "Does Your Mama Know About Me". As a producer and solo artist, Bobby Taylor contributed to several other soul … read more -
Barbara Randolph
22,538 listeners
Barbara was born in Detroit, Michigan on the 5 May 1942 , she died 15 July 2002. She recorded on the Motown label in the 60's. She san… read moreBarbara was born in Detroit, Michigan on the 5 May 1942 , she died 15 July 2002. She recorded on the Motown label in the 60's. She sang with the Platters she released 2 solo singles I got a feeling and Can i get a witness. View wikiBarbara was born in Detroit, Michigan on the 5 May 1942 , she died 15 July 2002. She recorded on the Motown label in the 60's. She sang with the Platters she released 2 solo singles I got a feeling and Can i get a witness. View wiki -
Bobby Taylor
11,135 listeners
#1 Bobby Taylor, (Washington, DC, February 18, 1934 - 22 July 2017) was an American rhythm & blues and soul singer. As a producer and … read more#1 Bobby Taylor, (Washington, DC, February 18, 1934 - 22 July 2017) was an American rhythm & blues and soul singer. As a producer and solo artist, Bobby Taylor contributed to several soul recordings, both inside and outside of Motow… read more#1 Bobby Taylor, (Washington, DC, February 18, 1934 - 22 July 2017) was an American rhythm & blues and soul singer. As a producer and solo artist, Bobby Taylor contributed to several soul recordings, both inside and outside of Motown. Taylor is most notable for discovering and mentoring The … read more -
Rita Wright
11,213 listeners
(August 3, 1946 – July 6, 2004) Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as Syreeta Wright, she first came to Motown circa 1967 to work in the secr… read more(August 3, 1946 – July 6, 2004) Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as Syreeta Wright, she first came to Motown circa 1967 to work in the secretarial pool. It wasn't long before her singing talents were recognized and she recorded and … read more(August 3, 1946 – July 6, 2004) Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as Syreeta Wright, she first came to Motown circa 1967 to work in the secretarial pool. It wasn't long before her singing talents were recognized and she recorded and released a single ("I Can't Give Back The Love I F… read more -
Detroit Spinners
42,847 listeners
The Spinners are a Detroit, Michigan-based soul vocal group active since 1954 (see 1954 in music), and most popular during the 1970s. The g… read moreThe Spinners are a Detroit, Michigan-based soul vocal group active since 1954 (see 1954 in music), and most popular during the 1970s. The group still tours as of 2006. The Spinners are known in the United Kingdom as The Detroit Spinners … read moreThe Spinners are a Detroit, Michigan-based soul vocal group active since 1954 (see 1954 in music), and most popular during the 1970s. The group still tours as of 2006. The Spinners are known in the United Kingdom as The Detroit Spinners or The Motown Spinners because a Liverpool-based folk band h… read more -
San Remo Golden Strings
10,948 listeners
great background sound,simular ton the Funk brothers View wikigreat background sound,simular ton the Funk brothers View wikigreat background sound,simular ton the Funk brothers View wiki -
Debbie Dean
13,212 listeners
Debbie Dean had a long career, but only a small amount of success. She was born Reba Jeanette Smith February 1, 1928, in Corbin, KY, a quai… read moreDebbie Dean had a long career, but only a small amount of success. She was born Reba Jeanette Smith February 1, 1928, in Corbin, KY, a quaint town of just under 10,000 people located on I-75 between Lexington, KY, and Knoxville, TN. She … read moreDebbie Dean had a long career, but only a small amount of success. She was born Reba Jeanette Smith February 1, 1928, in Corbin, KY, a quaint town of just under 10,000 people located on I-75 between Lexington, KY, and Knoxville, TN. She recorded as Penny Smith, Debra Dion, and as Debbie Stevens f… read more -
Junior Walker
17,518 listeners
Junior Walker (born Autry DeWalt Mixon, Jr., June 14, 1931 – November 23, 1995) Biography Walker was born in Blytheville, Arkansas and gr… read moreJunior Walker (born Autry DeWalt Mixon, Jr., June 14, 1931 – November 23, 1995) Biography Walker was born in Blytheville, Arkansas and grew up in South Bend, Indiana. His unmistakable saxophone style was the anchor for Jr. Walker &… read moreJunior Walker (born Autry DeWalt Mixon, Jr., June 14, 1931 – November 23, 1995) Biography Walker was born in Blytheville, Arkansas and grew up in South Bend, Indiana. His unmistakable saxophone style was the anchor for Jr. Walker & The All Stars rambunctious sound. The other original member… read more