Berry Gordy III, known professionally as Berry Gordy Jr., is an American former record executive, record producer, songwriter, film producer and television producer.
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Berry Gordy is best known as the founder of the Motown record label and its subsidiaries, which was the highest-earning African-American business for decades
As a songwriter, Berry Gordy composed or co-composed a number of hits including “Lonely Teardrops” and “That’s Why” (Jackie Wilson), “Shop Around” (The Miracles), and “Do You Love Me” (The Contours), all of which topped the US R&B charts, as well as the international hit “Reet Petite” (Jackie Wilson). Berry Gordy also wrote many hit songs for The Jackson 5, including “I Want You Back” and “ABC”.
As a record producer, Berry Gordy launched the Miracles and signed acts like The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Gladys Knight & the Pips and Stevie Wonder.
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Berry Gordy was known for carefully directing the public image, dress, manners, and choreography of his acts.
Berry Gordy was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988, awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama in 2016, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2021.

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Who is Berry Gordy’s ex-wife Grace Eaton?
Berry Gordy married Grace Eaton on July 17, 1990.
Grace Eaton, was Berry Gordy’s third attempt at finding a long-lasting marriage. However, he was left disappointed yet again as the couple did not last long.
Berry Gordy and Grace Eaton divorced a three years later in 1993.


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