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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.
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Where can you buy a DVD of the Motown 25th anniversary concert?
Hi cud you tell me where could i buy any Motown dvds with all the great artists I am looking for the DVD for Motowns 25th anniversary. I would like to know where I can find it & how much it is.
What is the name of the group that played the instruments and provided all the background music for motowns singers?
The Funk Brothers
What is the name of the person that founded Motown?
Berry Gordy, Jr.
Name 1 male from Motown Records?
Smokey Robinson
What was the original name of the first Motown act to win a Grammy?
The Temptations
Where can you buy a DVD of the Motown 25th anniversary concert?
Hi cud you tell me where could i buy any Motown dvds with all the great artists I am looking for the DVD for Motowns 25th anniversary. I would like to know where I can find it & how much it is.
Where does the name Motown come from?
It's located in Detroit, which is known as The Motor City....Motown is a shortened version.
What were part of the motowns funk brothers?
all of the above
In 1966 what percent of Motowns records were sold to whites?
50%
What is the name of the popular music style that came from Detroit?
motown +++ When it first appeared, back in the 1960s, the word "Motown" was often prefixed with the name "Tamla". A style notable for strong melodies and arrangements, and tight rhythms.
What is the name of the group that played the instruments and provided all the background music for motowns singers?
The Funk Brothers
One of Motowns first concept albums What is Going On was released by?
Marvin Gaye.
Was motowns successful female group the supremes lead by Diana ross?
Yes
Is there a Motown Record company in the UK?
There was a Motown division called Tamla-Motown, that distributed US recordings as well as a number of UK labels under it's umbrella such as Gull. The 1960's Motown started in the UK by using various labels: Stateside, Fontana, London and Oriole before starting it's own Tamla-Motown label.
What was Michael Jackson's manager's name at Motown?
Berry Gordy
What of the name of the house band in Motown?
The Funk Brothers
What is the name of the person that founded Motown?
Berry Gordy, Jr.
