‘Substitute’: The Who song Pete Townshend wrote as a homage to Motown
Motown was the definitive sound of the American pop charts in the 1960s and, across the Atlantic, Pete Townshend and The Who ...
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Why did Jermaine Jackson leave Jackson 5?
Jackson had solo albums dating back to 1972, but the break from Jackson 5 meant that it would be his main source of musical ...
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Exclusive Q&A: Smokey Robinson to perform at The Paramount
In this exclusive Q&A, Smokey Robinson discusses The Beatles covering his song, meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the ...
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A look at Motown legend Smokey Robinson’s inspiring story at the label: ‘I was making $5 a week’
Get to know Smokey Robinson, he is one of the most influential figures in the music industry. He started from a humble ...
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Michigan has top 10 ranked music museum listed just behind the Rock Hall
Located at 2648 Berry Gordy Jr. Boulevard in Detroit, Hitsville U.S.A. is ranked No. 6 on USA Today’s 10Best list of Best ...
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Doing their part during Black History Month
If there is anyone who understands the importance of being a part of the community, it's legendary Steelers quarterback ...
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How Motown, Martha and the Vandellas, and the Ford Mustang wrote music history
To hear Reeves tell it, the music video was born the day that short film first aired, on June 28, 1965. But the song had been born in February of that year, 60 years ago this month, when Martha and ...
Holland-Dozier-Holland: how Berry Gordy and Motown drove away the key to their success
Exploring the Holland-Dozier-Holland songwriting trio which established 'the Motown sound' during the 1960s, before leaving the label due to a royalty dispute.
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Smokey Robinson Went From Earning $5 A Week At Motown To Becoming The Label’s Vice President
Smokey Robinson’s journey in the music industry was one filled with humble beginnings. The multi-hyphenate artist and ...