better known as Motown Records. Some 60-plus years later, Motown stands as a piece of living history — a flashpoint where African-American recording artists would find mainstream success.

In 1971, he became the first Motown artist to negotiate a contract that ... moved the band from Motown to Epic Records. Michael Jackson's first four solo albums were released by Motown, but ...

In the heat of Motown’s pressure cooker, Lamont Dozier hurriedly but masterfully penned this mid-tempo classic under pressure to follow up the Supremes' first hit.

You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The ...

Craig Charles and Trevor Nelson revealed the Top 100 Motown tracks, based on all time UK downloads and streams, as part of Radio 2's Motown Weekend. The spectacular list - compiled by The Official ...

(CBS DETROIT) - On Jan. 12, 1959, Motown Records was founded by Berry Gordy ... The record label had 110 top ten hits from 1961b to 1971 from artists including Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, The ...

The special will showcase iconic Motown legends performing holiday favorites and Hitsville U.S.A. classics alongside the ...

Barrett Strong, a pivotal figure in the history of Motown Records, has died at the age ... "I never felt comfortable with myself as a recording artist," the father of six told Billboard magazine.