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The 1960s were a seismic decade for music, birthing countless iconic anthems that still resonate today. However, nestled ...
As two vital pillars of the music industry in the 1960s, The Beatles and Motown Records were selling a lot of records. But who sold the most?
“It’s all fantastic because Motown reflects so many eras,” Dos Santos says. “I think in the ’60s there was this idea that the music had a really poppy feel, but through the bubble-gummy ...
Students view an excerpt from the Motown Amp investigation in which they learn about bassist James Jamerson and the role of Motown Records in the Civil Rights Movement. They then analyze Motown ...
The Miracles were the first Motown act to achieve crossover success. They started in 1955, and by the early 60s, they were ...
Radio 2 is celebrating 60 years of Motown - one of the world's most successful record labels. Bringing artists such as Diana Ross, The Jacksons, Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie to the mainstream ...
The concert on July 13 at the Detroit Institute of Arts aims to celebrate the record company founded in Detroit 60 years ago and includes classic Motown artists Martha Reeves, Carolyn Crawford and ...
Students view an excerpt from the Motown Amp investigation in which they learn about bassist James Jamerson and the role of Motown Records in the Civil Rights Movement. They then analyze Motown ...