Five easy masterpieces: An introduction to Motown Records
Looking at five of the greatest albums released by Berry Gordy's Motown Records, including seminal records by Stevie Wonder, ...
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.
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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 ...
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Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey to host 'A Motown Christmas' special honoring the label's legacy
(AP) — Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey — bridging Motown's old and new school — are lending their voices during a holiday special to honor the groundbreaking record label that changed music ...
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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.
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When Motown Tried - and Failed - to Go Country
T.G. Sheppard knows exactly how people at home may have felt when they were watching Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever, the landmark 1983 TV special honoring one of the most enduring record ...
Motown dalliance
Motown Records turned 66 on January 12. The nursery for soul giants like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The ...