The History of R&B

  • R&B is music was born during the 1950's

    R&B is music was born during the 1950's

    R&B stands for Rythm and Blues.
  • Motown Records was founded

    Motown Records was founded

  • Marv Johnson released "Come to Me"

  • Motown Records Corporation

    Motown Records and Tamla Records merge to create Motown Records Corporation,
  • Berry Gordy Purchased the "Motown Mansion"

    Berry Gordy Purchased the "Motown Mansion"

  • Berry Gordy sold Motown Records to MCA and Boston Ventures.

  • Berry Gordy sold the Motown Productions TV/film operations

  • The Fiftieth Anniversary of Motown Records

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