In the public’s eye, no one epitomizes the Motown Sound and legacy more than the legendary The Temptations. Just the mere mention of the group evokes class, peerless talent, unequaled dance moves and stage show, and vocal prowess that remains the bar that the newest generation of pop and R&B superstars still aspire to. The […]
What began as a running sketch on a 1996 episode of The Simpsons has turned into a multi-cultural milestone. On July 10, 2024, the iconic hip-hop group Cypress Hill made pop culture history, performing a historic show with the London Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall. Initially predicted by an episode of The Simpsons […]
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this piece are those of the artist and not necessarily those of Motif, other writers or staff. Grammy Award Nominee and platinum-selling artist Five for Fighting (aka John Ondrasik) has kicked off his current tour with the October String Quartet, which includes esteemed Broadway musicians, and will perform over two […]
No band in America was more popular from 1969 through 1974 than Three Dog Night. The seven-member outfit sold more records and concert tickets in that period than any other group, and in that time no other band achieved more Billboard Top 10 hits, while also having 21 consecutive Top 40 hits, and three #1 […]
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and seminal R&B legends the Four Tops will perform on Friday, May 19 at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence, to celebrate seven decades together. They will be joined by fellow Motown labelmates and lifelong friends The Temptations. Duke Fakir is the last remaining founding member of the world-renowned […]