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What was the original name of the first Motown act to win a Grammy?
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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.
What is the name of the person that founded Motown?
Berry Gordy, Jr.
Name 1 male from Motown Records?
Smokey Robinson
Who was the first white woman to sign for Motown?
The correct answer is the late Debbie Dean (real name Reba Smith), who recorded several singles for the company in 1961-62. She returned to Motown for a one-off single in 1968.
What was the original name of Paul McCartney's fictional church cleaner 'Eleanor Rigby'?
The first original name was Daisy Hawkins.
Name the first record label to be owned by an African American?
Motown
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 first name of grammy-winner Di Franco?
Ani
Where does the name Motown come from?
It's located in Detroit, which is known as The Motor City....Motown is a shortened version.
Who created the Grammy name for the Grammy award?
No one created the Grammy name! It was named after the Gramophone patented in 1887.
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.
Where does the name tamla come from?
The name Tamla originated from the first name of Motown founder Berry Gordy's sister, Tamara, combined with the first two letters of the word "Omni," reflecting the label's goal of encompassing all types of music. The Tamla label later evolved into the iconic Motown Records.
What is the original name of curium?
Curium was the first name.
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.
Name 1 male from Motown Records?
Smokey Robinson
