THE ORIGINAL VANDELLAS - EPK (Electronic Press Kit)

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Vandellas Discography Awards/Honors:

The National Association of Recording Arts & Science (Grammys) nominated them for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for "(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave", in 1964. "Dancing in the Street" was inducted to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. In 1993, the Vandellas were given the Pioneer Award at the Rhythm & Blues Foundation. The R&B Hall of Fame inducted the group in 1995, becoming just the second all-female group to be inducted, and presented with the induction by rock group The B-52's, whose frothy dance music was inspired by the Vandellas. They were inducted to the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003.Two of their singles, "(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave" and "Dancing in the Street" were included in the list of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked the group #96 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.


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