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Motown Records, Founded on This Day in 1959, Broke Racial Barriers in Pop Music With Its Beloved Hits
Berry Gordy Jr. started Tamla Records with the help of an $800 loan from his family, starting a journey that would forever ...
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Tragic Real-Life Stories Of Motown's Biggest Stars
Motown has given us some of the most iconic hit songs of all time, launching the careers of countless stars. Unfortunately, a ...
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Move to the music of Motown as the Broadway Musical " Ain't Too Proud" hits Orange
The Lutcher Theater is ready to host the electrifying Broadway musical "Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The ...
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Legendary Motown singer Diana Ross to perform in St. Augustine in March
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Her memorable Motown music has graced generations for decades. In March, legendary soul singer Diana Ross will be "coming out" to St. Augustine during her "Diana Ross ...
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Barrow: Afternoon of motown and soul music in Cumbria
Abbey House Hotel in Barrow is set to host an afternoon of Motown music later this year. On Saturday April 5 there will be a fun afternoon of dancing from 12pm until 4pm including DJ Jack Brindle and ...
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Jimmy Carter Was Related To This Motown Music Legend
Inside former President Jimmy Carter's shared ancestry with Motown Founder Berry Gordy. The recent passing of former President Jimmy Carter has brought renewed attention to his shared ancestry ...
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Motown Records, Founded on This Day in 1959, Broke Racial Barriers in Pop Music With Its Beloved Hits
The following year, it merged into Motown Record Corporation. For Gordy, starting his own label was the product of a longtime love of music. When he returned from Army service in 1953, he opened a ...