A grand piano used in theMotownRecords studios was fully restored and put on display at a museum dedicated to the legendary record label in Detroit. SirPaul McCartneyhelped fund the restoration of the 1877 Steinway, which was originally inMotown's Studio B.and was used to create hits for nam...
Though boy and girl bands have become very popular recently, there is a long tradition of making music in this way.In the early 1960's an American businessman called Berry Gordy founded Motown Records.Motown is short for “motor town”.The record company was based in the city of Detroit,...
They finally burst forth in 1964, when Barry Gordy's Motown Records put out "Baby, I Need Your Loving." It was a hit. "We were selling records with 'Baby, I Need Your Loving,'" Fakir recalled for "Sunday Morning" in 1990. "My mama was really in a bad way. I just asked Barry ...
In 1990, "I Believe" was included on the compilation Techno 2: The Next Generation. Also In 1990, with their brother Lynell, they formed the record label 430 West Records to release the vinyl record Octave One "The Octivation EP". Octave One have remixed recordings for Massive ...
In the early 1960's an American businessman called Berry Gordy founded Motown Records. Motown is short for“motor town”. The record company was based in the city of Detroit, where thousands of AfricanAmericans had moved to work in the car industry. They brought with them a cultural ...
Records and sign with Reprise Records after attracting the attention of producer Rob Cavallo. The band went to work on recording their major label debut, Dookie which was recorded in three weeks, and released in February 1994. Dookie became a commercial success, helped by extensiveMTVairplay for...
Our standard line up is our 6 piece band which is Male & Female Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Bass & Drums. We can expand the line-up to include brass for an extra fee. View our list of theUK's best soul & Motown bands ➡️
Whether it's a soaring soprano or distinctive baritone, a great voice is the cornerstone of great music. When paired with stunning compositions and expert instrumentation, an iconic voice helps create iconic songs.
This OG Dubai nightspot will be a familiar name for those who’ve made the city their home for many years. A no-frills nightclub in Barsha Heights (which once was Tecom for those aforementioned longstanding residents), Rock Bottom is where many end their nights out. And there’s everything...
Nobody ever quit Motown quartetFour Tops, which maintained the same line-up for an amazing 44 years, beginning in 1953. Three of the founders have since passed, but the group is alive with sole original Duke Fakir. Year formed:1953