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That would be Marv Johnson, who recorded the very first Motown single, "Come To Me", in January 1959. As soon as the record looked like becoming a hit, his contract was sold to United Artists for a high price, providing Motown with financial stability in its very earliest days.
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When did Michael Jackson sign up with Motown and how old was he when that happen?
Michael Jackson was first signed to Motown Records as part of the Jackson Five in 1969. He was 11 years old at the time.
Who was Motown's 1st white artist?
Kiki Dee
Who wrote the Jackson 5 songs?
Motown
List two people who made an important contribution to Motown music and describe what they did?
Berry Gordy - founder of MotownSmokey Robinson (and the Miracles) - first major group signed to Motown
What record labels did the Jackson 5 sign with?
Michael Jackson was signed to Motown records during his days with The Jackson 5, the group left Motown and later signed with CBS who then became Epic Records. Epic left CBS and join Sony where Michael would call home until his untimely death in 2009. Epic and Sony also allowed Michael to create his own label know as MJJ Records. Michael's deal with was reported worth a billion dollars
When did Michael Jackson sign up with Motown and how old was he when that happen?
Michael Jackson was first signed to Motown Records as part of the Jackson Five in 1969. He was 11 years old at the time.
Who was Motown's 1st white artist?
Kiki Dee
What record label sign Michael Jackson first as a solo artist?
Motown Records.
Who wrote the Jackson 5 songs?
Motown
List two people who made an important contribution to Motown music and describe what they did?
Berry Gordy - founder of MotownSmokey Robinson (and the Miracles) - first major group signed to Motown
Who founded Motown records in 1959?
Berry Gordy, Jr., established Motown Records
What record labels did the Jackson 5 sign with?
Michael Jackson was signed to Motown records during his days with The Jackson 5, the group left Motown and later signed with CBS who then became Epic Records. Epic left CBS and join Sony where Michael would call home until his untimely death in 2009. Epic and Sony also allowed Michael to create his own label know as MJJ Records. Michael's deal with was reported worth a billion dollars
What two people made an important contribution to Motown music?
Barry Gordy - founder and preseident of Motown Records.Marv Johnson, the first recording artist to record for Motown ("Come to Me," 1959) - released on United Artists.Perhaps it should also be noted the importance of Barret Strong; he released Motown's first hit, #2 on the BillboradR&B chart, "Money (That's What I Want") - released on Anna Records.
What was the name of the record company which first signed Buddy?
Decca Records
What was Michael Jackson's first record label?
As a solo artist, Motown was michaels first listed label. Source official price guide to records 15th edition.
WHEN DID Motown start and stop?
Tamla Records, the first label in the Motown group, was formed in January 1959. Motown is still going, currently as part of the Universal Music Group, but it ceased to be an independent company in June 1988 when founder Berry Gordy Jr. sold the business to MCA for $61 million.
What made Smokey Robinson so popular?
Singing as a member of Motown Records' first group, THE MIRACLES , as well as being a prolific songwriter and producer.
