motown Archives - Page 7 of 15

The Supreme’s Cindy Birdsong Kidnapped At Knife Point; Dramatic Escape

Cindy Birdsong, who served as Florence Ballard's replacement as singer of The Supremes, was kidnapped from her Hollywood apartment and abducted today (December 2, 1968). Cindy Birdsong was born in…

12/02/2012

Rhythm&Blues

Motown Signs Legendary Poet Langston Hughes

Motown announced the signing of legendary poet Langston Hughes in industry trade magazines today (November 22, 1963). In addition to Langston Hughes, Berry Gordy signed poet Margaret Donner. The pair…

grouchygreg 11/22/2012

Rhythm&Blues Soul Music

Michael Jackson Surrendered To Police To Face Child Molestation Charges Today (Nov. 20, 2003)

Pop superstar Michael Jackson surrendered to authorities in Santa Barbara, California to face charges of child molestation today (November 20, 2003). The singer, who was escorted into the sheriff's department…

grouchygreg 11/20/2012

Rhythm&Blues

Berry Gordy’s Motown Announces Distribution Deal With Harvey Fuqua’s Harvey Imprint

Berry Gordy's Motown imprint announced a distribution deal with Harvey Fuqua and his Harvey Records today (October 20, 1962). The first record that was distributed under the new deal was…

grouchygreg 10/20/2012

Rhythm&Blues Soul Music

After Death, Marvin Gaye’s Life Story Auctioned Off By Court Order

Marvin Gaye's life story was auctioned off posthumously, over his massive debt..

grouchygreg 08/29/2012