Artists
Who was known as the “Prince of Motown” and was the lead singer of The Miracles?
Smokey Robinson
Who founded Motown Records?
Berry Gordy Jr.
This Temptations hit famously begins with the lyric “I’ve got sunshine…”.
“My Girl”
What instrument is especially prominent in the classic Motown rhythm section and often plays melodic bass lines?
Electric bass
How Many Guitar Rooms are there in SoR?
4
Which Motown group featured Diana Ross as its lead singer?
The Supremes
In what city was Motown Records founded?
Detroit, Michigan
This 1964 Martha and the Vandellas hit became one of Motown's most recognizable songs and famously references a city in its title. What is it?
“Dancing in the Street”
What Detroit studio became known as “Hitsville U.S.A.”?
Studio A at 2648 West Grand Boulevard
How many drums are there in the Little Wings room?
2
Which Motown artist released the albums Talking Book, Innervisions, and Songs in the Key of Life?
Stevie Wonder
What was the original name of the record label founded by Berry Gordy that eventually became part of the Motown empire?
Tamla Records
This Marvin Gaye song was released in 1971 and became famous for addressing war, poverty, and social injustice. What is it?
“What's Going On”
What was the name of the group of studio musicians who played on hundreds of Motown recordings?
The Funk Brothers
What's the name of Angel's Band?
Caladium
Which Motown group recorded “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” “Ball of Confusion,” and “Cloud Nine”?
The Temptations
Motown moved its headquarters from Detroit to what city in the early 1970s?
Los Angeles, California
Which Motown song features the repeated refrain “War, huh, yeah / What is it good for?”
“War” — Edwin Starr
What rhythmic instrument became one of the defining sounds of Motown recordings, often playing on the backbeat?
Tambourine
Does the front office sell wireless instrument recievers?
No.
Name the three artists/groups responsible for the Motown recordings “My Girl,” “My Guy,” and “My Cherie Amour.”
Why was Motown's centralized system of songwriting, production, rehearsal, and recording so important to the label's success?
It allowed Motown to create a consistent, highly polished sound while efficiently developing artists and producing large numbers of commercially successful records.
This 1966 Motown hit became one of the most famous songs associated with The Supremes, but its title refers to a romantic relationship that is ending. What song is it?
“You Keep Me Hangin’ On”
What classical instruments are used in multiple hit Motown Records?
Strings, Brass, Concert Percussion.
What is a vocoder?
A microphone picking up sound/voice, and routing it through a keyboard.