• 1962-1972

  Martha Reeves

  Annette Beard Sterling Helton1962-1964

  Rosalind Ashford Holmes1962-1970

  Betty Kelly1964-1967

  Sandra "Lois" Reeves1967-1972

  Sandra Tilley1970-1972
• The name "Vandella" was inspired by Van Dyke Street in Detroit and Martha Reeves' favorite singer - Della Reese.
• Before joining the Vandellas, Betty Kelly and Sandra Tilley were members (though not at the same time) of another girl group called the Velvelettes.
• Lois is Martha's younger sister.
• In 1967, Martha Reeves' last name was added to the group's name.
• Since the 1990s, Martha has performed concerts as a soloist or with the Vandellas. She has two units of Vandellas who take turns performing with her: the original members (Rosalind and Annette) and her two sisters Lois and Delphine. >>

  Suggestion credit:
  Jerro - New Alexandria, PA, for all above
• They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. >>

  Suggestion credit:
  Andy - Arlington, VA

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