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Technically it's still going on, as Motown still exists as a record label within the Universal Music group; but most people consider the "Motown era" to be either from 1959 to 1972 - when the company was based in Detroit before moving to Los Angeles - or from 1959 to 1988, when the company was sold to RCA and ceased to be an independent label.
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∙ 12y agoStevie wonder didn't start Motown it was started by a man named berry gordy jr and Smokey Robinson Stevie wonder was signed to Motown when he was 17 but didn't start the label
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∙ 16y ago1959 - founded by Berry Gordy Jr.
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Did classical music influence Motown music?
No, Motown is influenced by Soul and Pop primarily However, in the first few years, Motown used members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to play the backup music.
Where did the Jackson Five record their music?
MoTown
Which genres of music is Motown music a combination of?
R&B and Soul
What was Motown's name before it was Motown?
Motown is a two-syllable reduction of the term "Motor City". It is a reference to Detroit, and is an affectionate, and music industry, term, not an official one.
What famous music company started in Detroit?
Motown Records
How did Motown help the music industry grow?
Motown helped the music industry grow by producing a steady stream of hit music in the 1960s. Berry Gordy created a company where only top music got released and it influenced both style and substance in years to come.
Did classical music influence Motown music?
No, Motown is influenced by Soul and Pop primarily However, in the first few years, Motown used members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to play the backup music.
Where did the Jackson Five record their music?
MoTown
Which genres of music is Motown music a combination of?
R&B and Soul
Who was paramount to Motown music?
Berry Gordy, the founder.
What are the release dates for Motown 40 The Music Is Forever - 1998 TV?
Motown 40 The Music Is Forever - 1998 TV was released on: USA: 15 February 1998
What was Motown's name before it was Motown?
Motown is a two-syllable reduction of the term "Motor City". It is a reference to Detroit, and is an affectionate, and music industry, term, not an official one.
Where can you find the instrumental versions of forever Motown celebrating 40 years of Motown music on a CD?
You can also find it at p.o.o.p.com!!!!
What is the name of the popular music style that came from Detroit?
motown +++ When it first appeared, back in the 1960s, the word "Motown" was often prefixed with the name "Tamla". A style notable for strong melodies and arrangements, and tight rhythms.
What famous music company started in Detroit?
Motown Records
What music company made Stevie wonder famous?
Motown
Which genres of music is Motown a combination of?
R&B and Soul
