Motown Museum

Motown founder Berry Gordy announced Wednesday that he will donate $4 million to the Motown Museum’s expansion project, and the move comes ahead of the label’s 60th anniversary later this month. “I’m excited about the future of Motown Museum and happy to support it,” Gordy said in a press release, according to the Associated Press. “Not only will the expanded museum […]

DETROIT (AP) — Clothing worn by singer Marvin Gaye will go on display at the Motown Museum in Detroit as part of the music label’s 60th anniversary celebration. The museum said Thursday that the items include a knit cap and military-style jacket and pants. Pictures of them will be posted on Facebook Friday and displayed […]

DETROIT (AP) — Michelle Obama surprised a group of Detroit college students on Tuesday afternoon, walking into the Motown Museum as the young men of color took part in a roundtable discussion on education. The former first lady was greeted with smiles, looks of astonishment and applause after entering the second floor of the building […]

  The iconic Motown Records label was founded in 1959 by visionary record producer and songwriter, Berry Gordy Jr. While Motown’s success began in Detroit, Mich., the label was relocated to Los Angeles in 1972. Since 1985, the former headquarters of Motown, better known as “Hitsville U.S.A.,” has been the home base for the Motown […]