History
The founder of Motown
Who is Berry Gordy Jr.?
the "King of Pop"
Who is Michael Jackson?
Lyrics:
I've got sunshine, on a cloudy day
What is My Girl?
This was the company's first feature film
What is Lady Sings the Blues?
This group was the most commercially successful of Motown's acts
Who are The Supremes?
The label was originally headquartered in this city
What is Detroit?
This artist was named "Female Entertainer of the Century" by Billboard in 1976
Who is Diana Ross?
Lyrics:
Come on, come on, come on Let me tell you what it's all about Reading, writing, arithmetic are the branches of the learning tree
What is ABC?
A 1978 American musical adventure fantasy film featuring an all-black cast
What is The Wiz?
This group's break-through hit is "Baby I Need Your Loving"
Who are The Four Tops?
Motown specialized in a type of soul music it referred to with this trademark phrase
What is "The Motown Sound"?
Nicknamed "the soul of Motown"
Who is Smokey Robinson?
Lyrics:
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
What is You Can't Hurry Love?
An ambitious and beautiful young woman from Chicago, finds huge success as a model and fashion designer.
What is Mahogany?
A harmonizing Motown quintet notable for its many hits and tight dance choreography
Who are the The Temptations?
This is home to iconic Hitsville U.S.A., Studio A, and an extensive array of Motown artifacts, photographs, apparel and memorabilia
What is Motown Museum?
This artist began as a session drummer on a number of Motown's first hits before beginning his solo career
Who is Marvin Gaye?
Lyrics:
Like sweet morning dew, I took one look at you
And it was plain to see you were my destiny
What is You're All I Need to Get By?
This was a 1977 live double album recorded at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles
What is An Evening With Diana Ross?
This group sung Tears of a Clown
Who are The Miracles?
Sister to Motown Founder, and a former Motown Records’ senior vice president and corporate secretary
Who is Esther Gordy Edwards?
This artist became the first Motown artist to negotiate a contract that allowed for complete artistic control of his music
Who is Stevie Wonder?
Lyrics:
Soon we'll be married and raise a family
A cozy little home out in the country with two children maybe three
What is Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)?
A five-hour miniseries based upon a popular Motown group
What is The Jacksons: An American Dream?
This group drove from Kalamazoo to Detroit in a snowstorm to audition for Motown
Who are The Velvelettes?