Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Motown, founded by Berry Gordy Jr. over sixty years ago and labeled The Sound of ...
In 1959, an aspiring songwriter and record producer named Berry Gordy Jr. borrowed $800 to start his own record label in Detroit. Good investment. Within a year, Motown had its first million-selling ...
In the heat of Motown’s pressure cooker, Lamont Dozier hurriedly but masterfully penned this mid-tempo classic under pressure to follow up the Supremes' first hit.
Motown Records’ creative ingenuity and commercial prowess made it a hit machine, one that’s still chugging along today — indeed, a list of Motown classics could fill a book. For now, here are 50 ...
DETROIT – 2021 is the 60th anniversary of Motown’s first No. 1 hit, “Please Mr. Postman,” by the Marvelettes. To commemorate the legendary song, and the legacy of Detroit’s Motown Records in general, ...
Joan Osborne has a long string of solo albums, a side project with Trigger Hippy, and a forthcoming album that's entirely focused on the songs of Bob Dylan, but the adventurous singer and songwriter ...
The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown, this stunning live show combines firstclass music, slick choreography and an amazing band for the ultimate Motown experience. Over 50 golden ...
A Motown artist’s album has been ranked as the greatest in music history. Rolling Stone just released its new list of the 500 greatest albums of all-time. Not only does a Motown artist top the list, ...
“Forever Motown,” the best of the best from Berry Gordy’s Detroit hit-making factory, continues to light up the stage at Bristol Riverside Theatre through July 16. The show, part of the William Penn ...
In 1959, an aspiring songwriter and record producer named Berry Gordy Jr. borrowed $800 to start his own record label in Detroit. Good investment. Within a year, Motown had its first million-selling ...
The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown, this stunning live show combines firstclass music, slick choreography and an amazing band for the ultimate Motown experience. Over 50 golden ...
The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is back! This stunning 100% live show combine's first class music together with slick choreography, and an amazing band. Truly outstanding, the ...