Motown legends turned out to celebrate Martha Reeves receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday.
The ceremony honored Reeves’ 60-year career in the music business.
“I’m extremely happy today. I found joy a long time ago at Hitsville, U.S.A., and it’s overwhelming now,” said Reeves.
Reeves posed for photos with singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson (left) and Motown/Hitsville founder Berry Gordy.
“It’s a dream come true but it’s a miracle happening. I’m not just talking about Smokey. It’s a miracle! This is a miracle for me,” said Reeves.
“Martha is one of our profound acts,” said longtime friend Smokey Robinson. “She is one of the ones who helped to put Motown on the map all around the world.”
Motown founder Berry Gordy agreed. “And when she did her thing, there was truly nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.”
“She would encourage me to continue to write and to study and she motivated me in the singing and just being kind to people,” said Stevie Wonder.
Martha and the Vandellas are best known for their many R&B hits, including “Dancing in the Street,” “Heatwave”, “Jimmy Mack”, “Come Get These Memories”, and “Nowhere to Hide.”
