Personal Profile About Martha Reeves
Martha Rose Reeves is an American R&B and pop singer. She is best known as the lead vocalist of the Motown group Martha and the Vandellas. She took over the group in 1962. Its hit songs include Nowhere to Run, Jimmy Mack, and their signature song, Dancing in the Street, which became an anthem of the 1960s civil rights era.
The Martha Reeves biography shows that both of her parents loved music. Her vocal coach at Northeastern High School also trained members of the Supremes and the Miracles. Her group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. Reeves later served as an elected councilwoman for the city of Detroit from 2005 to 2009.
Martha Reeves National Anthem
Martha Reeves national anthem performance went viral after she sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Women's Pro Baseball League's inaugural game in August 2026. She was joined by two backup singers as she took the field before the first pitch, helping kick off the long-awaited launch of the new professional league.
Martha Reeves Net Worth
Martha Reeves net worth is estimated at $5 million. However, it is not confirmed. Her wealth comes from her decades-long recording career with Motown, MCA, and Arista. She also earns from her continued live performances and her earlier salary as an elected Detroit councilwoman.
Martha Reeves Age
Martha Reeves age is 85 Years old. She was born on July 18, 1941, in Eufaula, Alabama. She was the third of her parents’ eleven children. Her family moved to Detroit, Michigan, shortly after her birth.
Martha Reeves Husband
Martha has been married twice over the course of her life, though both marriages ended in divorce. The first Martha Reeves husband was Wiley, whom she married in Las Vegas in 1967. She later married Willie Dee in the early 1970s.
Martha Reeves Children
Martha Reeves children include one son, named Eric Reeves. She is also a grandmother to three grandchildren and a great-grandmother to one great-grandchild, extending her family across four generations.