The Motown Museum has launched a nationwide search for a new CEO, seeking what it calls a “visionary leader” to build on the Detroit institution’s momentum. Robin Terry, who has held the CEO position ...
There are plenty of reasons for the bright mood that surrounds the Motown Museum these days: a $75 million expansion, a renewed connection with Detroit’s creative community, a growing international ...
The Motown Museum on Monday said it is beginning construction of a planned new theater and exhibits building some two years after its last phase wrapped up, after raising $70 million for the expansion ...
Dr. Kenya LeNoir Messer will assume day-to-day leadership of the museum while Robin Terry will continue as chairwoman of the Board of Trustees.
The Motown sound Motown Records, founded by Berry Gordy Jr. in 1959 as Tamla Records, introduced the world to a new and distinctive sound: a style of soul music with mainstream pop appeal that broke ...
“Henry ‘Hank’ Cosby: Tribute to an Original Funk Brother” opened May 22 at the West Grand Boulevard museum, documenting one of Motown’s most significant and multifaceted behind-the-scenes talents.
Smokey Robinson, the Temptations’ Otis Williams and songwriting brothers Brian and Eddie Holland were among the guests at an invitation-only dinner reception Oct. 19. It was followed by a ...
DETROIT (AP) — The historic section of Detroit where Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr. built his music empire six decades ago is now looking better than ever. Motown legend — and Gordy’s best ...
DETROIT, MICH (WXYZ) — The Motown Museum is welcoming the community to its annual Founder’s Day celebration from 12-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Community ...
Claudette Robinson, dubbed “the first lady of Motown” by company founder Berry Gordy Jr., is a museum piece now. And happy about it. The exhibit “Claudette Robinson: A Motown Her-Story” opens on ...
Duke Fakir made one final visit to Hitsville, U.S.A. Thursday, on the grounds where he and the Four Tops once made Motown magic, fans and family members commemorated the late Detroit singer in a ...
DETROIT – The Motown Museum is planning a $50 million expansion to create space for interactive exhibits, a performance theater and recording studios at the Detroit tourist attraction, officials ...