Martha Emily Davis (born January 19, 1951) is an American rock and new wave singer-songwriter from Berkeley, California. She is most famous for being the lead singer of the band the Motels, …

Jun 17, 2025 · Martha Davis, the lead singer of the Motels, best known for such memorable ‘80s hits as “Only the Lonely” and “Suddenly Last Summer," would probably rather forget the year …

Oct 8, 2024 · Beloved 1980s pop group the Motels have been forced to cancel the remaining dates on their 2024 U.S. tour after singer Martha Davis revealed that she is in the midst of a …

Martha Davis was born on 19 January 1951 in Berkeley, California, USA. She is an actress and composer, known for Mr. Church (2016), Death Warrant (1990) and Something Wild (1986).

Feb 5, 2020 · Farm animals have a friend in Martha Davis. The 69-year-old Motels frontwoman lives on a 72-acre farm outside Portland, Oregon, where she cares for alpacas,...

Aug 18, 2025 · Davis, the lead singer and face of The Motels, is on the comeback trail after needing to cancel a handful of shows at the end of last year after losing her voice following …

Jun 12, 2025 · Within the first 30 seconds of this interview, legendary Motels frontwoman Martha Davis casually drops a reference to Steve Martin’s The Jerk, which is a sure sign that this will …

Oct 8, 2024 · From their beginnings as The Warfield Foxes in Berkeley, California, to becoming THE MOTELS and achieving major success with hits like “Only the Lonely” and “Suddenly …

Explore the life and career of Martha Davis, the iconic American singer-songwriter known for her work with The Motels and influence in rock music.

In 1971, a young Martha Davis joined The Warfield Foxes, a band from Berkeley California. In 1975 they moved to Los Angeles and changed the band name to The Motels. The new name …