Nelson George Mixtape: The R&B World Circa 1979-Black Music Departments Starting in the early ‘70s all the major record companies made a commitment to being in the black music business. Up until then prolific independent labels like Detroit’s Motown, Memphis’ Stax, New York’s A... Read More...
Berry Gordy on the Passing of Dennis Edwards of The Temptations STATEMENT ON PASSING OF DENNIS EDWARDS I am saddened about the passing of the one and only, Dennis Edwards. Another bright light from our Motown family is gone. Dennis was the perfect artist to join the ... Read More...
Jay-Z the First Rapper Chosen for Songwriters Hall of Fame The 2017 inductees of the Songwriters Hall of Fame were announced Wednesday morning, with hip-hop icon Jay Z and one-man hit factory Max Martin leading a class that also includes Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Mot... Read More...
GRAMMY Museum Gala hosted by Randy Jackson The GRAMMY Museum is pleased to announce our inaugural gala, Architects of Sound: Motown. Celebrating the music of Motown, the Architects of Sound celebration concert will take place after the gala, and wil... Read More...
A Star for Barry White The iconic Barry White is being honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on what would have been his 69th birthday, Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 11:30 am. The star will be placed at 6914 Hollywo... Read More...
