Technically it's still going on, as Motown still exists as a record label within the Universal Music group; but most people consider the "Motown era" to be either from 1959 to 1972 - when the company was based in Detroit before moving to Los Angeles - or from 1959 to 1988, when the company was sold to RCA and ceased to be an independent label.
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.
MoTown
R&B and Soul
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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Motown helped the music industry grow by producing a steady stream of hit music in the 1960s. Berry Gordy created a company where only top music got released and it influenced both style and substance in years to come.
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.
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.
MoTown
R&B and Soul
Berry Gordy, the founder.
Motown 40 The Music Is Forever - 1998 TV was released on: USA: 15 February 1998
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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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.
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