Motown
Yes she was with motown until the early 80s then she signed with RCA records.
Temptations
Two of the biggest ones were Tamla/Motown out of Detroit and Stax/Volt out of Memphis. http://popularmusichistory.com/
Rick James's "Street Songs" (including the single "Super Freak") did appear on Motown. The Stylistics were signed to Avco Records.
Motown
No. Ray Charles recorded primarily for Atlantic Records, and other NYC/East Coast labels but none for Motown or any of its 60+ labels owned or distributed.
Rare Earth (the group) started recording with Motown's Rock division aptly named Rare Earth Records. The first title was 'An Introduction to Rare Earth Artists" on label numbers RS505-509. Love Sculpture, Pretty Things, Rare Earth, Rustix, and the Messengers. This label started in Aug 1969. The label was owned by Motown and distributed by Motown.
Probably yes. As long it does not cause substantial likelihood of confusion with others already using the mark. If you were a manufacturer of submarines, Motown Submarine Inc. is not likely to cause you problems. However, if you owned a record shop named Motown Recycled Vinyl, you will likely have problems.
None. R. Dean Taylor sang on Motown owned labels but not the flagship label. The company labels he recorded on were V.I.P. and Rare Earth Indiana Wants Me Gotta See Jane Taos New Mexico
why they call it motown
There are no perfect rhymes for the word Motown.
Motown is life
Motown is Detroit city's nickname. Motor City
Motown has owned or distributed releases from more than 45 subsidiaries in varying genres, although it is most famous for its releases in the Music Genres of rhythm and blues, soul, hip hop, and pop. There is no info on the similarities of the two music genres. !
It's located in Detroit, which is known as The Motor City....Motown is a shortened version.
Berry Gordy created Motown records.