Berry Gordy founded the successful Motown record label, which was rooted in Detroit.
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Berry Gordy founded the successful Motown record label, which was rooted in Detroit.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Smokey Robinson is credited with fueling the success of the Motown record label, which also inspired other R&B companies.Sub-event
Motown label founded in Detroit.1 source
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Berry Gordy
American record producer, founder of Motown Records
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Detroit
city in and county seat of Wayne County, and largest city in State of Michigan, United States