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Funk Brothers legend Bob Babbitt dies, aged 74

4545 days ago
Guardian MusicMotown hero laid down basslines on many of the label's most memorable hitsThe Motown session musician Bob Babbitt, one of the legendary Funk Brothers studio team, ghas died aged 74. Babbitt's bass playing pounded through sauch Motown classics as the ... more info

A quick chat with Smokey Robinson

4545 days ago
L.A. Times - Pop & HissThe soul legend discusses his upcoming Bowl shows, his days in the Miracles and his humanitarian efforts in Africa.Smokey Robinson refers to himself on his Twitter feed as "Singer, Poet, Philanthropist." But when Pop & Hiss reached the soul-music leg... more info

Berry Gordy - Berry Gordy's Life Story Set For Broadway Treatment

4565 days ago
ContactMusicLegendary record label boss Berry Gordy is set to be the subject of a new Broadway musical The icon founded Motown Records in 1959 and subsequently discovered and signed such artists as Michael Jackson Stevie Wonder Smokey Robinson Diana Ross Marvin ... more info

Smokey Robinson's Twitter plan

4571 days ago
CNN ShowbizSmokey Robinson wants to use Twitter and Facebook to help solve some of the world's problems, such as the lack of water and food in developing countries. more info

Blake Shelton - Blake Shelton Planning Christmas Album

4579 days ago
ContactMusicCountry star Blake Shelton is getting into the Christmas spirit six months early - hes recording his first holiday album The singer is planning to go up against artists like rocker Rod Stewart Smokey Robinson and Meat Loaf who have also started work ... more info

'Dancing With The Stars' Big Motown Celebration

4628 days ago
StarpulseLast night was a big celebration that was brought to us via the Motor City. The stars dazzled throughout the night, while dancing to the sounds of The Temptations, Martha Reeves and Smokey Robinson... more info

Dancing With the Stars Watch: Dancing in the Streets

4629 days ago
TimeIt’s Motown Night on Dancing with the Stars and while it sounds like a bad prom theme, it’s an affair to remember with Smokey Robinson, Martha Reeves and the Temptations all in the house. After last week’s elimination of Gavin DeGraw, there is ... more info

'Dancing' finds groove with Motown

4629 days ago
Detroit Free PressMotown music got a prime-time spot on the ultimate dancing machine Monday. Detroit's classic music catalog was the star on Week 6 of "Dancing with the Stars," as performers such as Smokey Robinson, the Temptations and Martha Reeves lent their vo... more info

'Dancing With the Stars' Motown fun: Viagra, Smokey, Jaleel

4629 days ago
Detroit Free PressSmokey Robinson, The Temptations and Martha Reeves (spilling out of her top and barely able to sing!) kicked off the show. Berry Gordy, legendary founder of the Motown record label, had a front row seat. more info

Another star exits from 'Dancing'

4635 days ago
Detroit Free PressThe sweetness is gone as one more star falls. Also, the hosts announced that next week's Motown-themed episode will feature performances by the Temptations, Martha Reeves and Smokey Robinson. more info

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