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5 Things Berry Gordy May Regret

Berry Gordy turned 82 today. While the famed producer and founder of Motown is mostly know for his successes, but he hasn’t always made the right calls. Here’s five things that Gordy may regret:… read more

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November 28, 1929 – Berry Gordy

Motown Records founder Berry Gordy (83) was born on this day in Detroit, Michigan. Prior to record producing, Gordy was a professional prize fighter but his career was cut short when he was drafted into the Korean War.

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SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY PAYS FOR RESTORATION OF MOTOWN PIANO

A damaged 1877 Steinway piano that accompanied many of the hits of Motown records has been restored, with a little help from Motown’s friend, Paul McCartney The piano played on hits by Motown artists such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, … read more

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Amazing Young Actor Sought For “Motown” On Broadway

Broadway producers are looking for a very special young performer for a musical based on the life of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. The exceptionally talented young actor will have to play: a pre-teen Gordy, a young Michael Jackson and … read more

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May 28th, 1944

The “Empress of Soul”, Gladys Knight was born on this day. Gladys formed Gladys Knight & the Pips with her brother and cousins.

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The Top Ten Songs of Marvin Gaye

Today marks the late and great Marvin Gaye‘s birthday. Gaye was a consistant Motown hit-maker whose songs spoke of a myriad of topics from sexuality to politics. Gaye’s life was ended early when he was shot by his father on April … read more

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The Top Ten Songs of Diana Ross

One of our favourite Divas, Diana Ross turned 68 today. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 26, 1944 and it was in Detroit that she got her start at Motown Records. In celebration of her birthday, we’ve pulled … read more

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This Week In Music History

‘My Girl’ goes to No. 1, The Beatles record their first radio appearance and Janis Joplin plays at the Filmore East This Week In Music History.… read more

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