Motown

Motown

Record label originally from Detroit, Michigan
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Motown is an American record label owned by the Universal Music Group. Founded by Berry Gordy Jr. as Tamla Records on January 12, 1959, it was incorporated as Motown Record Corporation on April 14, 1960. Its name, a portmanteau of motor and town, has become a nickname for Detroit, where the label was originally headquartered.

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Founded
January 12, 1959; 60 years ago (1959-01-12)
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Founder
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Distributor
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Genre
Various (originally soul)
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Country of origin
United States
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