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Berry Bordy
Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown records, was born in Detroit, Michigan. He would grow up to be in the military, be a professional boxer, and many other great things before forming Motown. -
Tamla Records
With the help of an $800 loan from his family, Berry Gordy started his own record company. However, at this time it was Tamla Records. -
Shop Around
"Shop Around" by the Miracles became Motown's first number one R&B hit. It was also number two on the pop charts. -
Please Mr. Postman
The Marvelettes released Motown's first number one pop hit, "Please Mr. Postman." This would be the first of many for Motown. -
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder's album, Old Genius, became Motown's first number one album. Stevie Wonder was only twelve years old at the time. -
Time Magazine
The Supremes appeared on the cover of Time Magazine. They were in an article entitled, "Rock'n'Roll: Everybody's Turned On." This was a big breakthrough for Motown. -
Smokey Robinson Leaves
Smokey Robinson leaves his group the Miracles. They were one of the original Motown groups, making this a big blow to Motown fans. -
Gordy's Award
Berry Gordy recieves an Award of Merit at the second American Music Awards. Many of Motown's greatest appeared, stating how much of an influence Gordy was to them. -
Marvin Gaye Dies
Marvin Gaye died after he was shot by his father. He made the cover of the Rolling Stones. Gaye recieved a life-time achievment award in 1996. -
Gordy Sells Motown
Berry Gordy sold Motown for $61 million. The headlines called it the "End of an Era."
