The Four Tops

Formed: 1956 in Detroit, MI

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Genre: R&B, Pop/Rock

Group Members: Ronnie McNeir, Renaldo Benson, Abdul Fakir, Lawrence Payton, Levi Stubbs

Biography: The Four Tops' story is one of longevity and togetherness: these Motown legends teamed up in high school and spent over four decades without a single personnel change. In between, they became one of the top-tier acts on a label with no shortage of talent, ranking with the Temptations and the Supremes ...Read full biography

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Reach Out

Released: 1967

Label: Delta Distribution

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Though it's one of the best Four Tops records of the '60s, Reach Out still feels weighted down by a few vain attempts at adult pop crossover. It certainly starts out right, with the glorious "Reach out, ...Read full review

Nature Planned It

Released: 1972

Label: Motown

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Positive proof that Motown was capable of putting out a good Four Tops LP without the aid of Holland, Dozier and Holland. Levi Stubbs' warm, emotive baritone takes Ashford and Simpson's "I Am Your Man" ...Read full review

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