Berry Gordy

Berry Gordy (born in Detroit, Michigan on November 28, 1929) is the legendary founder of Motown Records and its sister labels, Tamla and Mel-o-dy Records.

He is a multi-talented songwriter, producer and record/TV/film executive credited with introducing an unparalleled list of iconic African American superstars to mainstream audiences throughout the ‘60s,’ 70s, ‘80s and beyond. Their roster included such artists as:

Smokey Robinson & the Miracles

Diana Ross & the Supremes

The Temptations
Marvin Gaye
Stevie Wonder
The Jackson Five