Is there any era of music better than Motown? The genre of soulful songs boasts a golden era of music from about 1961 to 1971 ...

Two days before the Pistons’ season opener last week, Ron Holland made his first visit to Hitsville, U.S.A., now home to the ...

Moreover, The Temptations’ success opened doors for other Motown artists, paving the way for a new generation of R&B and soul performers. The group’s popularity and influence helped create a ...

The AFRO knows what it’s like to endure challenging times. John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man founded the AFRO in 1892 with $200 from his wife, Martha Howard Murphy. Together they ...

And with gold records by the Supremes, the Temptations and the Jackson 5, this former Motown recording studio became a hit-making machine from 1959 to 1972. The interior has been left much the ...

The Motown icon, however, said signing the future “Thriller” singer and his brothers was a no brainer, and she did know that Michael was special. “How did I know [they had the ‘it’ factor]?

Either way, a trip to Motown has become a custom for touring artists when in Detroit. They seem drawn to it as a holy spot, the place where Berry Gordy and company brought Black music to the ...

The MC5 became hall of famers at last on a memorable night in Cleveland with Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Mary J.

The special will showcase iconic Motown legends performing holiday favorites and Hitsville U.S.A. classics alongside the ...

“I’m delighted to join Debbie Allen, SpringHill and NBC to bring Motown music, great artists and warm, family feelings together in a grand celebration of Christmas” de Passe added.

Having co-written the "Lady Sings the Blues" film for Diana Ross, de Passe remained an integral part of the singer's team at Motown. "I think for me, working with Diana Ross as a solo artist and ...

The “Rocky” star, 78, showed off his dance moves on Instagram Friday, putting on a rather offbeat performance to the Motown tune “More Love” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.