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The first white female artist to record for Motown records or one of it's labels was DEBBIE DEAN who signed in 1960.
Chris Clark (born in Santa Cruz, California) was the first white female artist to have a HIT record with Motown. Her single "Loves Gone Bad" became an R&B hit in 1966. Her singles were released on Motown's VIP label, but her album "Soul Sounds" (1967) was released on the Motown label. Clark was a bigger star for Motown in England than in the USA and continues to perform in the UK to this day. Chris Clark later became Vice President of Motown Pictures in the early 70s and co-wrote the screenplay for "Lady Sings the Blues" in 1972, getting an Oscar nomination for her efforts.
Kiki Dee was signed in 1969.
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Who was the first white artist signed by Motown records?
The first white artist signed to Motown Records was DEBBIE DEAN in 1960. The first white artist signed to Motown Records with a hit was CHRIS CLARK in 1966 with "Loves Gone Bad" on their VIP label. The album containing that song was released the following year on the Motown label and was called "Soul Sounds".
What did Michael Jackson do in 1968 thAt was amazing?
Well, in 1968 he was only 10 years of age. But he did get signed to Motown Records!
Who was the first white singer who signed with Motown?
R Dean Taylor The first white artist was Debbie Dean who was signed in1961 , R Dean Taylor joined Motown in 1964 as a writer and then released his first single in 1965 as a singer.
White artists on Motown label?
R Dean Taylor was the first white artist to have #1 hit for Tamla Motown with Indiana Wants Me. But was he the first white person to be signed up to the label? Dunno.
What labels was Michael Jackson signed to?
Michael Jackson was signed to Motown records during his days with The Jackson 5, the group left Motown and later signed with CBS who then became Epic Records. Epic left CBS and join Sony where Michael would call home until his untimely death in 2009. Epic and Sony also allowed Michael to create his own label know as MJJ Records. Michael's deal with was reported worth a billion dollars
Who was the first white artist signed by Motown records?
The first white artist signed to Motown Records was DEBBIE DEAN in 1960. The first white artist signed to Motown Records with a hit was CHRIS CLARK in 1966 with "Loves Gone Bad" on their VIP label. The album containing that song was released the following year on the Motown label and was called "Soul Sounds".
What singer signed with Motown records at age nine?
Michael Jackson signed with Motown Records at age 9, as part of the group The Jackson Five.
Who was the first white artist signed by Motown?
Kiki Dee
How did Stevie Wonder become famous?
He Signed With Motown Records
Who was the first white british artist signed by Motown?
Kiki Dee
What year did Motown Records sign the Jackson 5 to a recording contract?
The Jackson Five signed their first record contract in 1968 with Motown Records.
Was Diana Ross still in Motown when she left the Supremes?
Yes she was with motown until the early 80s then she signed with RCA records.
Is the stylistics or rick James signed to Motown record label?
Rick James's "Street Songs" (including the single "Super Freak") did appear on Motown. The Stylistics were signed to Avco Records.
What age did Bruno mars get signed?
At age 19 in 2004 Bruno Mars got signed to Motown Records which "went nowhere" and then two years later he was signed to Atlantic Records at age 21 in 2006.
Who is uffie?
A french artist signed to Ed Banger records
What did Michael Jackson do in 1968 thAt was amazing?
Well, in 1968 he was only 10 years of age. But he did get signed to Motown Records!
Was Bruce Willis signed with Motown Records?
Yes. In 1989 Bruce Willis came out with an album entitled If It Don't Kill You, It Just Makes You Stronger, under the Motown label.
