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It's located in Detroit, which is known as The Motor City....Motown is a shortened version.
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What is the name of the popular music style that came from Detroit?
motown +++ When it first appeared, back in the 1960s, the word "Motown" was often prefixed with the name "Tamla". A style notable for strong melodies and arrangements, and tight rhythms.
What of the name of the house band in Motown?
The Funk Brothers
Can you use the name Motown anywhere in your Detroit business name?
Probably yes. As long it does not cause substantial likelihood of confusion with others already using the mark. If you were a manufacturer of submarines, Motown Submarine Inc. is not likely to cause you problems. However, if you owned a record shop named Motown Recycled Vinyl, you will likely have problems.
Who sang get ready here you come Motown?
Three groups sang the Smokey Robinson song - Get Ready (Here I Come) The Temptations 1966 The Supremes 1966 Rare Earth - Extended Length 1969
Who influenced Motown?
Funk Brothers
What was Motown's name before it was Motown?
Motown is a two-syllable reduction of the term "Motor City". It is a reference to Detroit, and is an affectionate, and music industry, term, not an official one.
What is the name of the popular music style that came from Detroit?
motown +++ When it first appeared, back in the 1960s, the word "Motown" was often prefixed with the name "Tamla". A style notable for strong melodies and arrangements, and tight rhythms.
What was tamala Motown?
Tamla Motown was the name used to market Motown Records' music in the United Kingdom during the 1960s. It combined the Tamla label, which was one of the original labels of Motown, with the Motown brand to promote its artists and recordings across the Atlantic. This branding helped popularize Motown's distinctive sound and artists, such as The Supremes and Marvin Gaye, in the UK and beyond, contributing significantly to the global reach of the Motown label.
Where does the name tamla come from?
The name Tamla originated from the first name of Motown founder Berry Gordy's sister, Tamara, combined with the first two letters of the word "Omni," reflecting the label's goal of encompassing all types of music. The Tamla label later evolved into the iconic Motown Records.
What of the name of the house band in Motown?
The Funk Brothers
What was Michael Jackson's manager's name at Motown?
Berry Gordy
Name 1 male from Motown Records?
Smokey Robinson
What is the name of the person that founded Motown?
Berry Gordy, Jr.
Name the first record label to be owned by an African American?
Motown
What was the original name of the first Motown act to win a Grammy?
The Temptations
Where did the financial success of Motown come from?
Motown really tried to make their artists stars and they were very well groomed. They were taught how to dance, dress and sing. Motown also had some of the best song writers, so that combined with the talent and readiness of the artists produced huge hits resulting in financial success for Motown.
What are Motown characteristics?
why they call it motown
