Berry Gordy, Jr.
Founded Motown.
Motown is Detroit city's nickname. Motor City
Motown records, originally named Tamla records, was founded by Berry Gordy Jr in Detroit, Michigan.
Motown got its name from a combination of "Motor Town," a nickname for Detroit, Michigan, where the label was founded in 1959 by Berry Gordy Jr. The name reflects Detroit's identity as a hub for the automobile industry. Gordy aimed to create a distinct brand that represented the city's vibrant music scene, and "Motown" became synonymous with the unique sound and cultural impact of the label's artists.
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.
1959
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Founded Motown.
Motown is Detroit city's nickname. Motor City
Motown records, originally named Tamla records, was founded by Berry Gordy Jr in Detroit, Michigan.
Motown got its name from a combination of "Motor Town," a nickname for Detroit, Michigan, where the label was founded in 1959 by Berry Gordy Jr. The name reflects Detroit's identity as a hub for the automobile industry. Gordy aimed to create a distinct brand that represented the city's vibrant music scene, and "Motown" became synonymous with the unique sound and cultural impact of the label's artists.
Berry Gordy, Jr.
1959
It's located in Detroit, which is known as The Motor City....Motown is a shortened version.
Motown records
Berry Gordy, Jr., established Motown Records
Motown "a record label originally founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. and incorporated as Motown Record Corporation in Detroit, Michigan, United States, on April 14, 1960."courtesy of wikipedia