The Jackson 5
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.
The usual answer is January 1959, which is when Berry Gordy formed Tamla Records. Motown Records was formed in August 1959, and the Motown Record Corporation (the group company which operated both those labels, and which most people are thinking of when they say "Motown") was incorporated in April 1960.
They didn't "record" on a Motown label as such, but some of their UK recordings were licensed for release in the USA by the Motown group's new "white rock" label, Rare Earth Records, in 1969.
Marvin Gaye's favorite Motown group was the Four Tops. He admired their vocal harmonies and the soulful delivery of their music. Gaye often expressed his respect for their artistry and influence within the Motown label. Their collaboration on songs like "Reach Out I'll Be There" highlighted their mutual appreciation.
Berry Gordy - founder of MotownSmokey Robinson (and the Miracles) - first major group signed to Motown
Universal Motown Republic Group was created in 1999.
Universal Motown Republic Group ended in 2011.
Market segmentation is when you break down a group into smaller pieces such as age or gender. This makes it easier to advertise to the right group.
The Supremes
Michael Jackson signed with Motown Records at age 9, as part of the group The Jackson Five.
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.
The Temptations
The usual answer is January 1959, which is when Berry Gordy formed Tamla Records. Motown Records was formed in August 1959, and the Motown Record Corporation (the group company which operated both those labels, and which most people are thinking of when they say "Motown") was incorporated in April 1960.
They didn't "record" on a Motown label as such, but some of their UK recordings were licensed for release in the USA by the Motown group's new "white rock" label, Rare Earth Records, in 1969.
Marvin Gaye's favorite Motown group was the Four Tops. He admired their vocal harmonies and the soulful delivery of their music. Gaye often expressed his respect for their artistry and influence within the Motown label. Their collaboration on songs like "Reach Out I'll Be There" highlighted their mutual appreciation.
Berry Gordy - founder of MotownSmokey Robinson (and the Miracles) - first major group signed to Motown
The female group you're referring to is The Marvelettes. They released the hit song "Don't Mess with Bill" in 1966, which features a catchy Motown sound, but the song "Hypnotized" was performed by another Motown act, The Supremes. If you're looking for a specific song called "Hypnotized," it is actually by The Supremes, released in 1967.