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, ...
The 10 greatest Motown needle drops in cinema history
As the Motown sound was dominating airwaves in the 1960s and ‘70s, Hollywood took notice and started incorporating the music into its soundtracks. Ever since then, Motown has been an inescapable ...
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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 ...
Motown dalliance
Motown Records turned 66 on January 12. The nursery for soul giants like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The ...
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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.
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 ...
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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 ...