Motown legend Martha Reeves, 82, gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame with ... trends now
Martha Reeves has secured a permanent spot in Hollywood more than 60 years after finding fame in the Detroit music scene.
The Grammy and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, 82, celebrated her hard-earned star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday with a ceremony attended by Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and Motown founder Berry Gordy.
She put on a dazzling display in a strapless white dress covered in metallic gold art deco print.
Reeves accessorized with layers of gold jewelry and a matching wide-brimmed hat shaped like flower petals.
After her former manager nominated her, Reeves successfully crowd-funded more than $50,000 just in time for her star ceremony.
Martha Reeves celebrated her hard-earned star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday
The ceremony was attended by Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and other Motown stars
Lead vocalist of Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, the group found success with Motown in the '60s, releasing such hits as 'Quicksand', 'Nowhere to Run' and 'Dancing in the Street'
After her former manager nominated her, Reeves successfully crowd-funded more than $50,000 just in time for her star ceremony
She took to Facebook last week to thank her fans for their support. 'I want to thank everyone who donated and helped spread the word. It has meant so much,' Reeves wrote.
'A special thank you to my manager Chris Roe at Chris Roe Management for making it all happen,' she added. 'Today is a beautiful day.'
Lead vocalist of Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, the group found success with Motown in the '60s, releasing such hits as 'Quicksand', 'Nowhere to Run' and 'Dancing in the Street'.
Gordy, 94, who signed the group to his Motown imprint in 1962, gave a sweet speech referencing their hits.
'She's raw,
