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Annette Beard, also known as Annette Helton or Annette Sterling, (born July 4, 1943) is an American R&B and soul singer. Beard is best known for her work with Motown and as an original member of the singing group Martha and the Vandellas during the 1960s.
The group achieved fame in the 1960s with Motown . An act founded by friends Annette Beard, Rosalind Ashford and Gloria Williams, the group eventually included Martha Reeves, who moved up in ranks as lead vocalist of the group after Williams' departure in 1962.
17 de mar. de 2022 · In 1962, Williams left the group and Martha took over lead vocals. The group was renamed Martha and the Vandellas, alongside Rosalind Ashford-Holmes and Annette Beard-Helton. Helton was replaced by Betty Kelly in 1964, who was then herself replaced by Lois Reeves (Martha's sister) in 1967.
Annette Beard. Backing vocalist for Martha Reeves & The Vandellas from 1957 to 1964.Born Detroit, Michigan 1943. She has had a variety of last names throughout her life, though was known for most of her Motown career as Annette Beard. Her full name at one point was Annette Beard Sterling-Helton.
25 de sept. de 2017 · There on stage were two of the original Vandellas -Annette Beard-Helton, and Rosalind Ashford -Holmes. The excellent Roschelle Laughhunn leads the trio through the classic Motown hits all to recorded background music.
1957 to 1961 - The Del-Phis - Martha Reeves (b. 18th July 1941), Rosalind 'Roz' Ashford-Holmes (b. 2nd September 1943), Annette Beard Sterling Helton (b. 4th July 1943) and Gloria Williams (b. 1942, d. 2000)
In 1957, the 16-year-old Reeves joined 15-year-olds Gloria Williams and Rosalind Ashford and 14-year-old Annette Beard to form the Del-Phis. The group performed at various talent shows, dances, and clubs, and was ultimately signed to the Chess subsidiary, Checkmate Records, releasing its first record, the Reeves-led "I'll Let You Know," in 1961.
