The Marvelettes
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| The Marvelettes | |
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| Origin | Inkster, Michigan, USA |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, rock and roll, soul |
| Years active | 1960–1972 |
| Labels | Tamla |
| Past members | |
| Gladys Horton Katherine Anderson Wanda Rogers Anne Bogan Georgeanna Tillman Wyanetta (Juanita) Cowart Georgia Dobbins |
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The Marvelettes was an American singing group that were active from 1960 to 1972. Members of the group were Gladys Horton, Katherine Anderson, Wanda Rogers, Anne Bogan, Georgeanna Tillman, Wyanetta Cowart and Georgia Dobbins. They are probably best known for their #1 hit, "Please Mr. Postman". They were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004 and were inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame in 2007.[1]
Discography [change]
The Marvelettes released 12 albums:
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 1961 | Please Mr. Postman |
| 1962 | The Marvelettes Sing (aka Smash Hits of '62) |
| 1962 | Playboy |
| 1963 | The Marvelous Marvelettes |
| 1963 | The Marvelettes Recorded Live On Stage |
| 1966 | The Marvelettes Greatest Hits |
| 1967 | The Marvelettes (Pink Album) |
| 1968 | Sophisticated Soul |
| 1969 | In Full Bloom |
| 1970 | The Return of The Marvelettes |
| 1975 | The Marvelettes Anthology |
| 1975 | Best of The Marvelettes |