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Yes, Motown Records is still around and continues to produce music today. Originally founded in 1959, the label has evolved over the years and is now part of the Universal Music Group. It remains influential in the music industry, celebrating its legacy while also promoting new artists across various genres.
What else can I help you with?
What ever happend to Motown singer Chris Clark?
Recorded a few titles on Motown/Weed labels, retired and residing in Arizona. Leading a private life. But still communicates with fans on various forums.
What year did Motown music come out?
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.
Is Motown VP Barney Ales dead?
No, he is still alive as of Jun 2013.
Has Stevie wonder always been with Motown?
Stevie Wonder is actually still alive - and performing in 2010.
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 ever happend to Motown singer Chris Clark?
Recorded a few titles on Motown/Weed labels, retired and residing in Arizona. Leading a private life. But still communicates with fans on various forums.
What year did Motown music come out?
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.
Was Diana Ross still in Motown when she left the Supremes?
Yes she was with motown until the early 80s then she signed with RCA records.
Is Motown VP Barney Ales dead?
No, he is still alive as of Jun 2013.
Is b5 still together?
Yes, B5 is still together.=They just switched record Labels.==They use to be from Bad Boy Records (2003-2008)==but they switched to Atlantic Records (2008-Present)=
Has Stevie wonder always been with Motown?
Stevie Wonder is actually still alive - and performing in 2010.
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.
How long has Motown been around for?
The Motown Years (1959 to 1979) This is strictly my opinion based upon the start of the Motown Corporation and their popularity until the time of their decline. This decline began when disco started becoming more popular and the old soul/romance/R&B formula just wasn't producing the numbers on the charts that they had before. Motown experimented with disco and a number of artists were leaning toward that sound, but Berry was adamant about 'Soul' music and didn't heed the turn of the tide. Artists were seeking creativity release, and major talent was starting to sign with other labels. While The Commodores were still considered hot going head to head with the likes of Kool & The Gang on the charts. Michael Jackson moves to Epic/CBS records and blows up the charts with "Off The Wall", though later the Jacksons left the label, with Jermaine being the only Jackson remaining due to loyality to father-in-law Berry Gordy. Motown retains the naming rights to "The Jackson Five" thus the name change to The Jacksons. The Spinners left in 1972, with G.C. Cameron remaining with Motown primarily because he was Anna Gordy's 2d spouse. Temptations, Miracles, Four Tops were also seeking other labels. Though the Temptations departure was staved off due to the free reign given to Norman Whitfield and his compositions [especially Cloud Nine, Puzzle People and Psychedelic Shack]
How do you catch a record label's attention?
Make money. A record label needs money to survive so they need to make sure the artists that they sign are able to make money right away. Most people just sit around and send demos out and that's it. The way the industry is today, 99,9% of all of those people will still be sitting around sending demos in a few years. Start recording real albums, and selling them. Start booking shows, and keep booking them as frequently as possible. If labels see that you are selling a lot of records and bringing a lot of people in to your shows then you have proven your worth in the market. This way, even if the labels don't come to you, you are still making money off of what you sell and when you perform. It wont be a lot, but it's better than nothing.
Are there any Motown songs from the 1950's?
Yes, Though question is rough. The Tamla label started in Jan 1959 and the Motown label started in Sep 1959 12 songs were recorded on Tamla with "MONEY" being the most popular (also released nationally on ANNA label) Anna Gordy was Berry Gordy's sister. 1 song was released on the Motown label "Bad Girl" G-1 by "The Miracles" this title was transferred from the Tamla label TLX2207 that had a strange numbering convention and the only recording starting with TLX series. Both recorded/released SEP 1959.
Is arrest on your record when case is rejected?
Yes it is still on your record.
Can you think gay and still be straight?
If you wish. The only labels that matter are ones you apply to yourself.
