Beginnings of Motown
Motown was founded in this city
What is Detroit?
"If you only had a dollar in your pocket and were hungry, would you buy a ______ or this song".
What is sandwich?
This group was responsible for the Motown sound.
Who were the Funk Brothers?
This singer was instrumental in convincing Berry Gordy to start a recording company; he would become vice president and one of the best song writers in the business
Who is Smokey Robinson?
Sang "My Girl"
The Temptations
He founded the company that would become Motown
Who is Berry Gordy?
This person was hired by Motown to be in charge of teaching etiquette to the artists
Who is Maxine Powell?
Hearing hand claps or this percussion instrument on beats 2 and 4
What is tambourine?
The lead singer of The Jackson Five
Who is Michael Jackson?
Sang "ABC"
Who are The Jackson 5?
The name "Motown" came from this nickname for its city
What is "Motor City"?
Who is Maurice King?
When singers sing different pitches at the same time to produce chords with their voices
What is vocal harmony?
The founder of the Temptations
Who is Otis Williams?
Sang "Ain't Too Proud to Beg"
The Temptations
As a business, Motown was modeled after this industry
What is a factory assembly line?
This famous tap dancer was hired as the dance instructor for the Motown artists
Who is Cholly Atkins?
When there is a back and forth between the lead singer and the rest of the singers in a group
What is call and response?
Motown's first breakout solo singer with 3 Top Ten Hits including "My Guy"
Who is Mary Wells?
Sang "Stop In The Name of Love"
Who are the Supremes?
This name was posted on the original recording studio building in blue and became a nickname for Motown
What is Hitsville, USA?
The original name of Motown Records when it was founded in 1959
What is Tamla Records?
The group of singers that sang background on most of the top hit songs.
Who are The Andantes?
Motown's first #1 Billboard hit was recorded by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, called
What is "Shop Around"?
Sang "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"
Who are Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell?