Detroit has long been known as "The Motor City" because of its automobile industry. Motown is a shortened version of the nickname. Berry Gordy's recording company, originally called Hitsville U.S.A., eventually took on the Motown name.
it is called hitsville because so many greats were produced there
Because of the automobile industry
Motown is Detroit Michigan, a slang version of Motor City. Detroit was called the Motor City because it was once was home to the major US auto manufacturers headquarters.
Motown is Detroit city's nickname. Motor City
Motown Records
Motown records, originally named Tamla records, was founded by Berry Gordy Jr in Detroit, Michigan.
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.
Motown is currently located in Detroit, United States of America Motown = Detroit (Motor City)
Motown is Detroit Michigan, a slang version of Motor City. Detroit was called the Motor City because it was once was home to the major US auto manufacturers headquarters.
It's located in Detroit, which is known as The Motor City....Motown is a shortened version.
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Motown is Detroit city's nickname. Motor City
Detroit is mostly called "The Motor City" So obviously, Detroit is known for cars. Also Detroit is known for "Motown Music" I LOVE DETROIT! MICHIGAN NATIVE(:
Detroit, Michigan
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Before using Detroit Spinners they were known as the Motown Spinners, and this was because they didn't want to be confused with a folk group the Spinners.
The address of the Motown Historical Museum is: 2648 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208-1237
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That's Motown, Detroit.