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 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.
Now That's What I Call Motown was created on 2009-01-13.
1959
I WANT HIM TO BE. That prbly wasn't the answer you were looking for.
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.
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
Berry Gordy, Jr., established Motown Records