ABOUT THE SITE
The record label industry was transformed forever in 1959. Thanks to Berry Gordy Jr., Motown Records became what it is today, paving the way for the numerous other record labels that arose in inspiration during the 1960’s. For specific details and further information about Motown Records, proceed through the following site. In doing so, clarification, historical knowledge, and additional information will be presented; revealing the significance and effect that one record label had on its society.
For specific details pertaining to Berry Gordy Jr., the founder of Motown Records, advance to the tab titled “Berry Gordy,” which is located at the top of the page. Here, a brief biography of Berry Gordy Jr.’s life will be presented, providing information such as his previous, temporary occupations and how he established one of the most successful record companies in the United States as well as is his life as a professional boxer.
For specific details pertaining to Berry Gordy Jr., the founder of Motown Records, advance to the tab titled “Berry Gordy,” which is located at the top of the page. Here, a brief biography of Berry Gordy Jr.’s life will be presented, providing information such as his previous, temporary occupations and how he established one of the most successful record companies in the United States as well as is his life as a professional boxer.
If desiring information about certain artist, who signed with Motown records, better known as members of “Motown Family”, select the tab titled “Artists.” Under this specific tab, information about the “Prince of Motown,” the “King of Motown,” and the “King of Pop”, and a few others are revealed. Each member of the “Motown Family,” contributed to the sound of today and the success of the record label.
Interested in which songs were considered “top hits” of Motown Records? Please click on the tab “top songs.” This will bring up a simple but enormous (in popularity and gross) list of well acclaimed songs by a variety of artists.
With Berry Gordy’s record label, came memorable and life changing revelations such as when the Temptations and the Supremes sang a medley on the Ed Sullivan show and when Michael Jackson first introduced the moon walk at Motown’s 25th anniversary celebration. For such information please visit the tab labeled “greatest moments.”
By selecting the tab “Motown Now”, information explaining Motown record’s transition into Universal Motown and how it brought upon a change in music still present today can be found.
Motown Records has impacted the sound of music today and by taking a good look at this site, there is no doubt that you will surely agree!
Interested in which songs were considered “top hits” of Motown Records? Please click on the tab “top songs.” This will bring up a simple but enormous (in popularity and gross) list of well acclaimed songs by a variety of artists.
With Berry Gordy’s record label, came memorable and life changing revelations such as when the Temptations and the Supremes sang a medley on the Ed Sullivan show and when Michael Jackson first introduced the moon walk at Motown’s 25th anniversary celebration. For such information please visit the tab labeled “greatest moments.”
By selecting the tab “Motown Now”, information explaining Motown record’s transition into Universal Motown and how it brought upon a change in music still present today can be found.
Motown Records has impacted the sound of music today and by taking a good look at this site, there is no doubt that you will surely agree!
(To go to the official Motown Website, visit http://classic.motown.com/ )
