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Motown Legend Rosalind Ashford-Holmes of Martha and the Vandellas Dies at 83

Treecy RevisSeptember 17, 2026September 17, 202604 mins

Rosalind Ashford-Holmes, the legendary Motown singer and original member of Martha and the Vandellas, has died at the age of 83. Ashford-Holmes died Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in Redford, Michigan, of natural causes, according to reports. She had celebrated her 83rd birthday just two weeks earlier. A Detroit native, Ashford-Holmes was an important part of the…

Motown Legend Martha Reeves Goes Viral After National Anthem Performance

Jamaire LewisAugust 2, 202603 mins

Motown icon Martha Reeves is making headlines after her performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) game quickly went viral across social media. The 85-year-old singer, best known as the legendary lead vocalist of Martha and the Vandellas, performed the national anthem alongside two backup singers before the first pitch of the league’s historic…