The Marvelettes
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1960 in Inkster, Michigan, United States
- Died: 1970
- Active: 1960 - 1970
Biography
American girl group formed in Inkster, Michigan, in 1960, and #Motown#'s first successful female act. The Marvelettes gave Tamla its first number-one single with 'Please Mr. Postman' in 1961 and followed it with 'Playboy', 'Don't Mess with Bill' and 'The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game'. Overshadowed by *The Supremes*, they disbanded in 1970. They were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004.
Genres
The Marvelettes Discography
- Please Mr. Postman (1961) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Playboy (1962) - Album - rated 3.69/5
- The Marveletts Sing (1962) - Album - rated 3.15/5
- The Marvelous Marvelettes (1963) - Album - rated 3/5
- The Marvelettes (1967) - Album - rated 3.73/5
- Sophisticated Soul (1968) - Album - rated 3.76/5
- The Ultimate Collection (1998) - Compilation
Members
- Gladys Horton - vocals (1960–1967)
- Katherine Anderson - vocals (1960–1970)
- Georgeanna Tillman - vocals (1960–1965)
- Juanita Cowart - vocals (1960–1963)
- Wanda Young - vocals (1961–1970)