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- 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.
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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
Did classical music influence Motown music?
No, Motown is influenced by Soul and Pop primarily However, in the first few years, Motown used members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to play the backup music.
Where did the Jackson Five record their music?
MoTown
Which genres of music is Motown music a combination of?
R&B and Soul
What was Motown's name before it was Motown?
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.
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 two people who made an important contribution to Motown music and what did they do?
Berry Gordy founded Motown Records in 1959, a record label that became known for launching the careers of numerous iconic artists. Smokey Robinson was a singer-songwriter and producer at Motown who helped shape the label's distinctive sound and wrote hits for artists like The Temptations and The Miracles.
Did classical music influence Motown music?
No, Motown is influenced by Soul and Pop primarily However, in the first few years, Motown used members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to play the backup music.
What kind of music did people listen to in 1970's?
Disco, funk, Motown, blues, rock and roll... turn on your classic rock or Motown stations and enjoy.
What is a contribution in music?
Contribution means how the person influenced or changed music. For example Lady Gaga changed the way people look at pop music and then she influenced Kesha.
What are some common chord progressions used in Motown music that feature the distinctive Motown chords?
Some common chord progressions used in Motown music that feature the distinctive Motown chords include the I-IV-V progression, the ii-V-I progression, and the I-vi-IV-V progression. These progressions often incorporate soulful and rhythmic chord voicings that are characteristic of Motown music.
Where did the Jackson Five record their music?
MoTown
Which genres of music is Motown music a combination of?
R&B and Soul
Who was paramount to Motown music?
Berry Gordy, the founder.
Why did people listen to music in the 1960s?
People listened to music because they were bored and had nothing to do!
What are the release dates for Motown 40 The Music Is Forever - 1998 TV?
Motown 40 The Music Is Forever - 1998 TV was released on: USA: 15 February 1998
What was Motown's name before it was Motown?
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.
