Berry Gordy, the founder.
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.
MoTown
R&B and Soul
Paramount Headliner The Magic of Music - 1935 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Passed
Motown 40 The Music Is Forever - 1998 TV was released on: USA: 15 February 1998
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.
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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.
Motown
Motown Records
R&B and Soul
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.