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Berry Gordy III (born November 28, 1929), known professionally as Berry Gordy Jr., is an American retired record executive, record producer, songwriter, film producer and television producer.
Berry Gordy (born November 28, 1929, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.) is an American businessman, founder of the Motown Record Corporation (1959), which became the most successful Black-owned music company in the United States.
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Learn about Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records, a songwriter, a talent developer and a visionary. Discover his biography, his achievements, his discoveries and his legacy at the Motown Museum.
Nov 28, 2023 · Learn how Berry Gordy Jr, born in Detroit on November 28, 1929, founded Motown Records and shaped the sound of the 20th century with his songwriting and business skills. Discover his achievements, legacy and retirement plans in this article.
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Jan 9, 2019 · Sixty years ago, Berry Gordy set up the hit factory of Motown. Arwa Haider looks at how an independent record label created one of the most influential sounds of the 20th Century. On 12...
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Feb 17, 2016 · Berry Gordy now lives at the top of the world, in a Beverly Hills mansion. He is the greatest record man in American music history.