Motown History Revue

Where was Motown originally based?

• Detroit

• New York

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

Who founded Motown Records?

• Michael Jackson

• Mary Wells

• Berry Gordy Jr.

• Stevie Wonder

In what year was the Motown Record Label founded?

• 1987

• 1962

• 1995

• 1959

Which musical artist/band did not record under Motown?

• The Temptations

• Marvin Gaye

• Beyonce

• The Jackson 5

Motown was NOT the first commercial US record label to be owned by an African American

• True

• False

Motown evolved from a record label into its own genre. This indicates:

• The label's success and influence

• Segregation in the music industry

• Its combination of different musical styles

• Its racially integrated bands

What allowed Berry Gordy to control the Motown sound?

• He wrote all the songs

• He owned the record label

• He produced only covers

• He ran his own radio station

How did Motown help break down racial barriers?

• By producing songs about racial equality

• By sponsoring civil rights concerts

• By distributing both white and black artists

• By appealing to listeners of all backgrounds

What was the original name of Motown Records?

• Arcadia Records

• Motor City Records

• Cadillac Records

• Tamla Records

Steveland Hardaway Morris grew to become which Motown and music legend?

• Steven Tyler

• Weird Steve

• Stevie Wonder

• Seasick Steve