What remains of Motown’s funk and soul empire?
Berry Gordy's Motown Records defined American pop and soul music during the 1960s, but the label still exists to this day, now owned by Universial Music.
“Extremely special to me”: The classic Motown hit Berry Gordy couldn’t live without
On Desert Island Discs, the former Motown Records boss Berry Gordy selected the one track he couldn't live without, which had been a hit for his label in 1965.
Smithsonian Magazine21d
Motown Records, Founded on This Day in 1959, Broke Racial Barriers in Pop Music With Its Beloved Hits
On January 12, 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. started Tamla Records with the help of an $800 loan from his family, starting a journey that would forever change the music industry. The following year, it merged ...
Motown dalliance
Motown Records turned 66 on January 12. The nursery for soul giants like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The ...
American Songwriter2h
The Beatles’ Connection to Motown: The Hidden Influences in Their Sound
The Beatles had a connection to Motown that ran much deeper than one would think, but it's unmistakable if you really listen.
2 legendary Motown groups to play Central NY concert together
Two legendary Motown groups are coming to Central New York for a joint concert. The Temptations & The Four Tops will perform ...
Smooth R&B Artist Reggie Braxton Covers Erykah Badu's "Next Lifetime" with Motown Inspired Brax-Tone Style
When you hail from the Motor City with a grandmother who sang the blues, and a cousin who was one of the original Motown ...
Hosted on MSN21d
Motown Records, Founded on This Day in 1959, Broke Racial Barriers in Pop Music With Its Beloved Hits
The following year, it merged into Motown Record Corporation. For Gordy, starting his own label was the product of a longtime love of music. When he returned from Army service in 1953, he opened a ...