Motown music

Question 1

What makes the Motown music industry so significant?

Accepted Answer

It was the first African American owned record company

Question 2

How old was Stevie Wonder when he began his Motown career?

Accepted Answer

11

Question 3

Which city was Motown based in?

Accepted Answer

Detroit

Question 4

How much money did Berry Gordy Jr.'s family loan him to begin the Motown industry?

Accepted Answer

$800

Question 5

Which was the first record company that Berry Gordy started with the money borrowed from his family?

Accepted Answer

Tamala Records

Question 6

The Jackson 5 is from what Indiana town?

Accepted Answer

Gary

Question 7

Which Motown artist was originally named "The Four Aims?"

Accepted Answer

The Four Tops

Question 8

Name the lead singer of The Supremes

Accepted Answer

Diana Ross

Question 9

What song is Aretha Franklin best known for?

Accepted Answer

Respect

Question 10

Berry Gordy is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. True or False

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Berry Gordy used to work at what auto plant?

Accepted Answer

Ford

Question 12

Who founded Motown music?

Accepted Answer

Berry Gordy Jr.

Question 13

Name the first song recorded by "The Miracles"

Accepted Answer

Shop Around

Question 14

What genres of music does Motown combine?

Accepted Answer

Soul and R&B

Question 15

Which musical group was greatly influenced by the Motown genre?

Accepted Answer

The Beatles

Question 16

Berry Gordy published an autobiography called, "To Be Loved."

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Which Motown artist released the most singles?

Accepted Answer

Stevie Wonder

Question 18

Name the group that was the 1st to sign with Motown Records

Accepted Answer

The Miracles

Question 19

Which one of these songs is NOT a Jackson 5 song

Accepted Answer

Beat It

Question 20

What was Otis Redding's first hit to make it to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts?

Accepted Answer

Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay

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