Motown
| 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 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" can also refer to the city of Detroit itself, or to the genre of music made by artists like those listed above.
Other websites
[change | change source]- Hear Motown artists (music and interviews) on the Pop Chronicles (1969).
