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MARY WELLS PERFORMING AT THE APOLLO IN 1962
Mary Wells was the first female superstar for Berry Gordy’s fledgling Motown record label. In 1962, Motown was…
01/26/2013
Superbowl XVI Pays Tribute To Motown
The music of Motown and the 1960’s were celebrated during Super Bowl XVI, which took place today (January…
01/24/2013
NORMAN WHITFIELD PLEADS GUILTY TO $2 MILLION IN TAX EVASION
Famed Motown producer Norman Whitfield pleaded guilty to tax invasion on more than $2 million worth of income…
01/18/2013
DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES GIVE FINAL PERFORMANCE
Diana Ross and The Supremes hosted their final performance today (January 14, 1971). The group gave their farewell…
01/14/2013
GROUND BREAKING TAMLA/MOTOWN RECORD LABEL FOUNDED
Berry Gordy founded the Tamla label today (January 12, 1959), with an $800 loan from his family. Berry…
01/12/2013