Stereogum — Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving member of Motown standouts the Four Tops, died on Monday at his home in Detroit. According to a statement from his family, the cause was heart failure. Fakir was 88. more info

Stereogum — Alex Morris, a present-day member of classic Motown group the Four Tops, is suing a Michigan hospital, claiming that its staff racially profiled him and/or profiled him because of a perceived mental disability during a recent emergency room visit.... more info

New York Post — The Motown legends will co-headline at Westbury, NY's NYCB Theatre on April 28. more info

JamBase — The Band's forthcoming 'The Band: 50th Anniversary Edition' features the group's set at the original Woodstock festival, including their cover of "Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever" by The Four Tops. more info

Stereogum — In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present.… more info

Stereogum — Next Tuesday, an open casket public viewing will be held for Aretha Franklin in Detroit and two days later, on Thursday (8/30), there will be a memorial concert for the late singer at the Chene Park Amphitheater. TMZ has obtained a list of the ar... more info

Detroit Free Press — Fakir recalled a phone conversation with Franklin just days before her death.             more info

Detroit Free Press — Fakir recalled a phone conversation with Franklin just days before her death.             more info

TMZ — Ronnie McNeir, a member of the Four Tops, knew Aretha Franklin well, and says long long ago, he became mesmerized by her amazing voice. Ronnie says he wrote a song for Aretha -- "Sister Re" -- and sang it for her last Christmas.  He sing part… ... more info

Stereogum — In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present.… more info