Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Decades Active: 60s, 70s, 80s
One of the greatest lead singers the Motown stable ever had, David Ruffin became one of the artistic cornerstones of the Temptations after his lead vocal on "My Girl" (1965) paved the way for such majestic follow-ups as "Since I Lost My Baby" (1965), "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" (1966), "All I Need" (1967), and "I Wish It Would Rain" (1968).... [+] Read More
Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Decades Active: 60s, 70s, 80s
Known for both his years with the Temptations and his major solo hits of the 1970s, Eddie Kendricks was among the many soul legends who did his part to put Motown Records on the map. The expressive vocalist (who often sang in a falsetto) grew up in Birmingham, AL, but it was Motown's original home of Detroit that made him a star. Kendricks was... [+] Read More
Gene Chandler
Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Decades Active: 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s
Gene Chandler is remembered by the rock & roll audience almost solely for the classic novelty and doo wop-tinged soul ballad "Duke of Earl"; the unforgettable opening chant of the title leading the way, the song was a number one hit in 1962. He's esteemed by soul fans as one of the leading exponents of the '60s Chicago soul scene, along with... [+] Read More
Marvin Gaye
Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Decades Active: 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s
One of the most gifted, visionary, and enduring talents ever launched into orbit by the Motown hit machine, Marvin Gaye blazed the trail for the continued evolution of popular black music. Moving from lean, powerful R&B to stylish, sophisticated soul to finally arrive at an intensely political and personal form of artistic self-expression, his... [+] Read More
Robin Gibb
Genre: Rock/Pop
Decades Active: 70s, 80s, 00s
Along with his twin brother Maurice Gibb and his brother Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb was the third member of the popular 70s and 80s band, the Bee Gees. Their albums have sold more than 100 million copies. In the more than 25 years that the band has been together they have recorded more than 25 albums and have had 8 singles reach #1 on the Billboard... [+] Read More
Stevie Wonder
Genre: R&B/Soul/Urban
Decades Active: 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s
Stevie Wonder is a much-beloved American icon and an indisputable genius not only of R&B but popular music in general. Blind virtually since birth, Wonder's heightened awareness of sound helped him create vibrant, colorful music teeming with life and ambition. Nearly everything he recorded bore the stamp of his sunny, joyous positivity; even... [+] Read More
