 Sound of Summer from Frankie Ford's Sea Cruise. Rob Ray, the music professor on WICC. On this Saturday evening, we're profiling Martha and the Vandellas. This past Wednesday, Martha Reeves turned 83 years of age. In 1961, the Delphi's changed their name to the Vells. They sang background vocals on Stubborn Kind of Fellow for Marvin Gaye, as well as his next two singles. Barry Gordy was impressed, offered them a contract. They changed their name to the Vandellas.