Post by ClassicSoul on Feb 13, 2006 12:16:22 GMT -5
Martha Reeves Wants Statues for Motown Legends
Soul singer Martha Reeves has kicked off her term as a city council member in Detroit, Michigan, with a campaign to erect statues of Motown's biggest stars - including herself.
The 64-year-old, who still performs with her legendary group The Vandellas, claims to have no political leaning, insisting her first priority is to recognize the achievements of the motor city's cultural icons.
She says, "I want a big statue of the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, sitting on a throne with a crown on her head in the city square.
"I want a statue of The Supremes in that 'Stop In The Name of Love' pose. I want one of The Temptations doing the Temptations shuffle.
"And why not have one of Martha Reeves And The Vandellas."
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Soul singer Martha Reeves has kicked off her term as a city council member in Detroit, Michigan, with a campaign to erect statues of Motown's biggest stars - including herself.
The 64-year-old, who still performs with her legendary group The Vandellas, claims to have no political leaning, insisting her first priority is to recognize the achievements of the motor city's cultural icons.
She says, "I want a big statue of the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, sitting on a throne with a crown on her head in the city square.
"I want a statue of The Supremes in that 'Stop In The Name of Love' pose. I want one of The Temptations doing the Temptations shuffle.
"And why not have one of Martha Reeves And The Vandellas."
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