February 3, 2006

Motown legend settles into council job, picks up new gigs

In a profile story about her dual career as a Motown performer and freshman member of the Detroit City Council, Martha Reeves says she\'s meeting with Wayne State University officials about trying to start a scholarship fund for music students in the name of Motown greats. Reeves, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame more than 10 years ago, said she wants to make sure that Detroit remembers its musical roots. She wants to find a way to realize a campaign pitch to recognize Motown greats - including herself and the Vandellas - with statues around the city.

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