The journo's at this paper had a good go but I'd drop 4 of their choices and substitute the Impressions, the Dells, the O'Jays and the Artistics.

... their list ... https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2016/06/12-of-the-greatest-soul-groups/

Fascinating reading indeed Roburt thanks for sharing it.

If you ever needed any proof (and I doubt many on here reading this will do) as to just how important Berry Gordy and his Motown empire were not only to the rise of soul/R&B music across America during the sixties and seventies, but to the emergence of true musical superstars across the world throughout the last 4 decades, consider this.

Out of the 12 greatest soul groups listed by the Birmingham Times newspaper 7 were connected to him and the team that surrounded him.

Now that is pretty damn impressive me thinks.

Dx

14 hours ago, Roburt said:

The journo's at this paper had a good go but I'd drop 4 of their choices and substitute the Impressions, the Dells, the O'Jays and the Artistics.

... their list ... https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2016/06/12-of-the-greatest-soul-groups/

I totally agree with you,how any of the four groups you mentioned were omitted,is beyond me. 

that list is like comparing Apples and Oranges.........  Sly and The Family Stone and the Supremes ?  Booker T & The Mgs and Jackson 5 ?  ridiculous!