As the founder of Motown Records, Gordy was instrumental in discovering and developing some of the most world renowned talent of all time, including Ross, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight & the Pips and the Jackson 5, among countless oth...
Carol was the B Side of Johnny B Goode both rock and roll foundation stones from the Poet of Rock N Roll. Chuck Berry who combined his influences Blues, Ballads and Country music into a winning formula that inspired generations of guitarists in technique and presentation. His playing has shap...
Carol was the B Side of Johnny B Goode both rock and roll foundation stones from the Poet of Rock N Roll. Chuck Berry who combined his influences Blues, Ballads and Country music into a winning formula that inspired generations of guitarists in technique and presentation. His playing has shap...
the founder of Motown Records, signed him at the tender age of 11. Over the years, Wonder's musical prowess has transcended time and genres, making him one of the most successful and innovative musicians in the second half of the 20th century. He has released numerous hit singles and album...
The sad news was confirmed by his longtime manager, Jared Levine, who shared a statement from the musician's family. Robertson was the founding guitarist of The Band, and wrote and played on hits like “The Weight,”“Up on Cripple Creek,” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.”...
The Motown Museum confirmed the passing of singer/songwriter Barrett Strong on Jan. 29. Strong sang “Money (That’s What I Want)” which became Motown Records’ first hit in 1959. 50. Brandon Smiley, 32 Source:Getty...
11 – Conny Van Dyke (78): Actress and Motown singer-songwriter. Signed with Motown records in 1961 and released singles written by Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye. Starred in films like “Hell’s Angels ’69” and “W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings.” Appeared in TV shows such as “Adam...
Signing to the lauded Motown Records at just 11 years of age, he went on to revolutionise the R&B genre by blending synthesizers and electronic instruments and mashing together elements of pop, soul, gospel, funk, and jazz. One of the best-selling artists of all time, some of his mega...
The Motown Museum confirmed the passing of singer/songwriter Barrett Strong on Jan. 29. Strong sang “Money (That’s What I Want)” which became Motown Records’ first hit in 1959. 55. Brandon Smiley, 32 Source:Getty “I just had bad news this morning. I’m on the way to the airpor...
Eilish added to her GRAMMY legacy with two more wins at the 2024 ceremony, for "What Was I Made For?" [From The Motion Picture *Barbie*], which won the star her second golden gramophones for Song Of The Year and Best Song Written For Visual Media; her James Bond theme, "No Time To...