Motown Records, founded by Berry Gordy in 1959, remains a glorious beacon in American history for help shape the advent of rhythm & blues and soul music into American pop culture. The historical relevance in its role in integrating pop music, being the first record label owned by an African-American and to primarily feature African-American artists who achieved crossover success, speaks volumes of the evolution of R&B music. When Smokey Robinson & the Miracles debuted with their number one R&B hit, "Shop Around," the world couldn't get enough of that Motown magic. And then came the careers of Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations, Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, Tammi Terrell, the Four Tops, Mary Wells, Jr. Walker & the All-Stars, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Gladys Knight & the Pips, the Spinners, the Jackson 5, Rick James, the Commodores, Lionel Richie, Debarge and Boyz II Men.
To celebrate Motown's 50th anniversary, ArtistDirect.com is giving away a copy of the 10-disc box set Motown: The Complete Motown Number 1's, autographed by Berry Gordy himself! Featuring unforgettable classics from legends like Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and The Jackson 5, this retrospective is all you need for a complete homecoming to Hitsville USA. Now is your chance to win this piece of musical history signed by the father of Motown himself, Berry Gordy! Find out how to enter here!
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