Berry Gordy is an American former songwriter, television producer, and film producer who is known to be the founder of the Motown Record Label. Berry Gordy founded Motown Records on January 12, 1959, in Los Angeles and they have their headquarters in New York.
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Berry Gordy later sold Motown Records in June 1988 for $61 million to MCA Inc. and Boston Ventures Limited Partnership.
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Is Motown still in business?
Motown Records has expanded its tentacles and it is now into film and television production. Motown Records is currently owned by the Universal Music Group.
Who made the most money for Motown?
Motown Records has managed a number of great artists and musicians who have been very instrumental in the world of soul and R&B classics. According to reports, The Supremes were the most successful group in the history of Motown Record’s history.
The Supremes appeared on the Billboard first singles position on 12 occasions.
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