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Its name, a portmanteau of motor and town, has become a nickname for Detroit, where the label was originally headquartered. Motown played an important role in the racial integration of popular music as an African American -owned label that achieved crossover success.
Jan 9, 2019 · On 12 January 1959, the music sensation that changed America – and the world beyond it – was set in motion. Detroit-born 29-year-old Berry Gordy founded Tamla Records with an $800 loan from his...
Mar 30, 2021 · Motown, Motown Records, Smokey Robinson, The Supremes. We count down Motown's 100 greatest songs, from 1960s pop smashes to 1970s protest classics.
The Motown Story contains eighteen tracks which reached the British Top 10, including two-time smash “What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted” by Jimmy Ruffin. Eight songs written and produced by Smokey Robinson, including the Temptations’ signature tune, “My Girl.”.
Apr 14, 2013 · Shortly after the release of "The Evolution of Love Songs," I began to start working on The Evolution of Motown Music (1960-1994). After finishing the first five or six songs, I ditched The ...
Apr 6, 2024 · These iconic Motown classics are a celebration of music that transcends generations. Each song carries the Motown legacy forward, evoking nostalgia and a sen...
Jul 5, 2023 · The 56 Best Motown Songs: Essentials To Get You Dancing In The Street. The best Motown songs are timeless soul classics that capture everything it means to be in love, to suffer heartbreak...
Motown Museum hours, admissions information and guidelines—including accessibility, COVID-19 response and details for guests with special needs.
Motown Museum is the beating heart of the extraordinary Motown legacy—a destination that brings together people and ideas from different generations, and celebrates the past while simultaneously building a bridge to the future.
Motown Museum is a museum tour unlike any other—be ready to sing, dance and learn about Motown and music industry greats. Be sure to take plenty of photos and post them tagging #MotownMuseum for the chance to be featured on our Twitter or Instagram pages! Purchase Tickets.
