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Sounds of America: Duke Fakir of The Four Tops (Rebroadcast)
Abdul 'Duke' Fakir still performs with Motown group 'The Four Tops,' one of the acts inducted into the Library of Congress' audio hall of fame.
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The Four Tops helped to define Motown in the 1960’s and for decades to follow.
The Detroit legends were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, and they continue to tour today.
25 other pieces of sound celebrating America’s audio history.
this edition of our Sounds of America series, we talk about Motown and the impact Detroit has had on American music.
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