Four Tops

USA, 1953–now

Detroit quartet led by Levi Stubbs, whose Motown recordings 'I Can't Help Myself' and 'Reach Out I'll Be There' were written and produced by Holland-Dozier-Holland.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Four Tops and 0 artists Four Tops influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Four Tops?

• Jackie Wilson — Jackie Wilson was Stubbs's model for dramatic vocal expressiveness.
• The Impressions — The Impressions' tight quartet harmonies were a formative influence on The Four Tops.