UNSUNG HEROES OF SOUL #Motown

The Contours gave Motown one of its earliest hits, a recording that charted in both 1962 and 1988.

In 1964, Brenda Holloway became the first non-Detoiter to record a hit single for Motown.

Bettye LaVette wallowed in obscurity for forty years until her career finally took off in the 2000s.

Known as "Motown's best-kept secret," the Originals provided uncredited backing vocals on numerous hits--including "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted," "A Place in the Sun," and "25 Miles"--before they recorded a smash of their own.

Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers were the Canadian soul band who spawned comedian Tommy Chong and whose leader discovered the Jackson 5.

Tammi Terrell was a phenomenally talented performer who is best known for her duets with Marvin Gaye; but she made many fine recordings on her own.

The Velvelettes were one of a surprising number of Motown groups who undeservedly fell through the cracks.

Kim Weston was a Motown singer best known for “It Takes Two,” her 1967 duet with Marvin Gaye.