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Motown was a unique record label that brought the "Motown" sound to white America in the sixties. Many groups on the Motown label became singing superstars.
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Who was the creator of Motown records?
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Berry Gordy Jr in 1959
Who were in the Temptations?
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The composition of the group changed considerably since its inception in 1960 as 'The Elgins.'
The original group consisted of
Otis Williams (born Otis Miles, Jr. - October 30, 1941)
Melvin Franklin (1942-1995)
Paul Williams (1939-1973)
Eddie Kendricks (1939-1992) - left 1971
Elbridge Bryant (1939-1975) - left 1963
In 1964, the group included David Ruffin (1941-1991).
Dennis Edwards (born February 3, 1943) replaced Ruffin and sang with the group during
several periods from 1968 to 1989 and heads the group called The Temptations Review.
Ricky Owens (1939-1996) replaced Kendricks briefly in 1971, leaving after two months.
From 1971 to 1993, Richard Street (1942-2013) sang with the group.
Damon Harris (1950-2013) was in the group from 1971 to 1975.
Louis Price (born March 29, 1953) replaced Edwards from 1977 to 1980.
Glenn Leonard (born June 11, 1947) was in the group from 1975 to 1983.
From 1984 to 1996 Ali-Ollie Woodson (1951-2010) was a member.
Theo Peoples (born January 24, 1961) replaced Street in 1992 and was in the group until 1998
when he joined the contemporary lineup of The Four Tops.
Harry McGilberry (1950-2006) sang with the group from 1995 to 2003.
Ray Davis (1939-2005) was briefly in the group beginning in 1995.
Bo Henderson (born June 10, 1956) replaced Theo Peoples from 1998 to 2003.
In 2003, the members were
Otis Williams
Ron Tyson (born February 8, 1948) - joined 1985
Terry Weeks (born December 23, 1963) - joined group in 1997
G.C. Cameron (born September 21, 1945) - from 2003 to 2007
Joe Herndon (born January 5, 1949) - joined 2003
In early 2015, the members were
Otis Williams
Ron Tyson
Terry Weeks
Joe Herndon
Bruce Williamson (born September 28, 1970) - joined group in 2006
In 2015, Herndon and Williamson left, and their replacements were
Larry Braggs (from Tower of Power)
Willie Green (sang with Richard Street's group)
When was the Motown era?
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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.
How many white artists were signed by Motown?
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How was Tom Jones not there?
How old is Berry Gordy Jr.?
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Music producer Berry Gordy Jr. is 88 years old. He was born on November 28, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan.
Motown hit that was too long to record and had to be cut down and went on to be no one?
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'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone' by the Temptations.
How did Motown Records get its name?
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Motown was created in Detriot Michigan. Detriot's nickname is the Motor City. Motown comes from this nickname.
The assembly line concept of building cars had a big influence on berry gordy jr structure for producing motown?
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True (Apex)
Where did Motown music come from?
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Detroit the "Motor City"
Did Michael Jackson lip sync Billie Jean on Motown's 25th anniversary?
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It is believed to be since the band weren't playing, just clapping and singing along, and the singing sounded exactly like the recording.
Who sang the Motown song with the lyrics Love expressway to your heart?
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The Soul Survivors -- but they were not a Motown label act.
Which musicians was a member of the Funk Brothers?
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The Funk Brothers were session musicians who provided the backing to most Motown recordings. Some of the musicians were Jack Ashford, Robert White, and Eddie Willis.
What year did the Motown era start?
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1959 - founded by Berry Gordy Jr.
Did Motown singer Marvin Gaye once try out for the Detroit Lions?
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Yes. He tried out in 1970 but was cut early on.
Where can you buy a DVD of the Motown 25th anniversary concert?
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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.
Motown songwriters were successful because they had the ability to?
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Motown songwriters were successful because they had the ability to write songs for African-American artists that appealed to both African-Americans and white audiences.
How old was michael jackson at Motown 25?
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He was 25 years old.
Where can you find the instrumental versions of forever Motown celebrating 40 years of Motown music on a CD?
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You can also find it at p.o.o.p.com!!!!
Brian Holland Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland were a producing team for Motown?
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TRUE
Who were performers of Motown?
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moe was the prformer of moetoewn
Songs were written by Motown songwriters successfully because they could?
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Write songs for African American artist that appealed to both African American and white audiences. (Apex)
Smokey Robinson was a founding member of Motown as well as the lead singer for?
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The Miracles
Who was the founder of the Detroit record company Motown Records?
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Berry Gordy, Jr., established Motown Records
What was Michael Jackson's manager's name at Motown?
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Berry Gordy
Where can you find a discography of Motown records release in England?
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UK Tamla-Motown singles and albums are listed here: www.collectablecds.co.uk/label-discography.asp/label/5/Tamla-Motown-records-discography.html
Tamla-Motown only started issuing Motown records in the UK in 1965; before that, a number of British labels licensed Motown content, but I don't think there's a single consolidated list anywhere on the Internet.
A complete discography of US Motown singles (on all the various imprints, Gordy, Tamla, Soul, VIP etc) can be found at www.seabear.se/detroit1.htm
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