The Beatles were always indebted to the inspiration of Motown, sonically, but the Detroit label also helped them to bond as ...

Baldassare (Barney) Ales, a key executive at Motown Records during its 1960s prime and later its president, died of natural causes on Friday in Malibu, California, according to an announcement from ...

The city that brought us automobiles and Motown has seen tough times. But Detroit always rises again. By Amy S. Eckert Four women have accused the Motown legend of sexually assaulting them while they ...

Wonder had been with Motown since 1961, when, at the age of 11, he got signed by Berry Gordy Jr. After a legendary six-decade run, Stevie Wonder is leaving the famed Motown Records. Wonder made the ...

Motown Records amassed an unparalleled run of number-one hit singles back in the 1960s, but a Marvin Gaye masterpiece still ...

Motown Records’ creative ingenuity and commercial prowess made it a hit machine, one that’s still chugging along today — indeed, a list of Motown classics could fill a book. For now, here are 50 ...

The Showtime documentary — Hitsville: The Making of Motown — tells the story of the most successful soul/R&B record label in music history from the viewpoint of Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson. As ...

DETROIT – Detroit’s NBA team has announced a retail collaboration with Motown Records. The Detroit Pistons unveiled on Monday a seven-piece collection showcasing the rich heritage of music from the ...

Courtney Lowery was recently appointed as the new executive vice president of media strategy and lifestyle for Motown Records. Besides overseeing media strategy in this brand new role, Lowery is also ...

As the National Museum of African American Music opens its doors, journalists from the USA TODAY Network explore the stories, places and people who helped make music what it is today in our expansive ...

The Motown Museum in Detroit has appointed Kenya LeNoir Messer as CEO, replacing Robin Terry, granddaughter of Motown Museum founder Esther Gordy Edwards, who will continue to serve as chairwoman […] ...

Motown Records Chief Executive Resigns Andre Harrell, president and chief executive of Motown Records has resigned--less than two years after becoming head of ailing label, parent company, Polygram NV ...