Motown

Motown is a famous record label founded in Detroit, Michigan in the late 1950s by Berry Gordy. It is known for signing many well-known rhythm and blues singers and groups. Some of the artists who sang on the label include:

• Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
• The Temptations
• The Supremes
• The Jackson 5
• The Four Tops
• Gladys Knight and the Pips
• Marvin Gaye
• The Isley Brothers
• Sean Combs
• Rick James

Motown
Parent company	Universal Music Group
Founded	1959
Founder	Berry Gordy Jr.
Distributing label	The Universal Motown/Universal Republic Group (U.S.)
Genre	R&B, soul, gospel, funk, jazz, blues, disco
Country of origin	United States
Official website	Official website of Motown Records

Motowns logo.

Motown Historical Museum.

"Motown" can also refer to the city of Detroit itself, or to the genre of music made by artists like those listed above.

Other websites

• Hear Motown artists (music and interviews) on the Pop Chronicles (1969).