Motown singers

When career opportunities for black women began to increase on television and in the movies during the 1960s, beautiful singer/actress Barbara McNair, all but forgotten today, was one of the fastest rising young African-American talents. After getting a break appearing on Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts in the 1950s and working her way up through the show biz ranks, in 1962 McNair took over from Diahann Carroll, the original lead, in Richard Rodgers’ Broadway musical No Strings—an interracial…

Ever since I watched the Mad Men drama series and more recently the Velvet Colección series, I have been interested in men's '60s fashion. You too must be fascinated, because it is one of the most asked about decades in menswear history. The 1960s had many fashion trends throughout the decade, starting with conservative carry

ESSENCE honors the Black entertainers, trailblazers, and notable figures who transitioned in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of greatness

The Commodores

Singer. Born Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. in Detroit, Michigan, he was the only child of Jack and Eliza Wilson from Columbus, Mississippi. He grew up in Highland Park, Michigan. He started singing at the age of 6. At age 12, he joined the Ever Ready Gospel Singers. They became very popular in Detroit's black churches. Truancy...

Dennis Edwards the Temptations singer Motown 1960s

Berry Gordy, Suzanne DePasse and Diana Ross watch Michael Jackson rehearse at Motown. #detroit #1968 #suzannedepasse #berrygordy #dianaross…

Photos + Audio: A look back at the legendary artists brought together by Motown Records founder Berry Gordy

Motown Years http://youtu.be/uS2nWLz-AbE

The Temptations have undergone various member changes since the 1960s, but they're primarily known for their 'Classic Five' lineup. Here, we highlight the group members from this lineup.