The Marvelettes

American girl group from Inkster, Michigan, formed 1960. Gladys Horton, Wanda Young. 'Please Mr. Postman' (1961, Motown's first #1 pop hit), 'Too Many Fish in the Sea,' 'Don't Mess with Bill.' Motown's first successful female group — blazed the trail for The Supremes. Often overlooked but historically crucial.