Motown
Motown is a famous record label founded in Detroit, Michigan in the late 1950s by Berry Gordy. It is known for signing many well-known rhythm and blues singers and groups. Some of the artists who sang on the label include:
- Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
- The Temptations
- The Supremes
- The Jackson 5
- The Four Tops
- Gladys Knight and the Pips
- Marvin Gaye
- The Isley Brothers
- Sean Combs
- Rick James
| Motown | |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Universal Music Group |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Founder | Berry Gordy Jr. |
| Distributing label | The Universal Motown/Universal Republic Group (U.S.) |
| Genre | R&B, soul, gospel, funk, jazz, blues, disco |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Official website | Official website of Motown Records |
"Motown" can also refer to the city of Detroit itself, or to the genre of music made by artists like those listed above.
Motown Media
Logo of Motown Records with wordmark
Berry Gordy House, known as Motown Mansion in Detroit's Boston-Edison Historic District
Other websites
- Hear Motown artists (music and interviews) on the Pop Chronicles (1969).
