An irresistible force of social and cultural change, Berry Gordy’s legendary Motown Records made its mark not just on the music industry, but society at large, with a sound that became one of the most significant musical accomplishments and stunning success stories of the 20th century.
In January of 2009, Motown celebrates it's 50th Anniversary of creating a sound that became an enormous influence on the style and substance of today's popular music and culture via its hugely talented family of artists including Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha & the Vandellas, Mary Wells, Gladys Knight & the Pips, the Jackson 5, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Rick James,the Commodores & many more.
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