Four Tops singer Levi Stubbs dies

Four Tops star Levi Stubbs has passed away, aged 72.

The Motown legend died in his sleep at his home in Detroit last week. Stubbs is survived by his wife Clineice, five children and 11 grandchildren.

Stubbs's death means that Abdul Fakir is the only original member of the Four Tops still alive. Lawrence Payton and Obie Benson died in 1997 and 2005 respectively.

The Four Tops sold over 50 million records worldwide and scored hits with 'Reach Out (I'll Be There)' and 'Standing In The Shadows Of Love'.

After switching their name from The Four Aims and signing with Berry Gordy's Motown label, the vocal quartet achieved 20 hit singles in ten years.

In 1990 the group were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.