In Motown’s Studio A, songs were arranged with a blend of funkiness and precision. Musician Dennis Coffey demonstrates some of the guitar techniques that gave the music a distinct edge.
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Detroit music is beloved the world over, but few have embraced Motown like Europe. Fans, journalists and artists explain the ongoing love affair with Motown — one that has enchanted the Beatles on down.
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Few had steps like the Temptations, whose sizzling choreography established standards that endure to this day. Founding member Otis Williams reveals the moves behind the moves.
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For Motown’s stars, dressing sharp was about more than just glitz — it was crucial to crossover success. The ladies of Motown remember the thrill of stepping out in style.
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In the early 1970s, Motown Records departed the city that had provided its name. For Motor City natives such as Smokey and Claudette Robinson, leaving Detroit for Los Angeles proved to be a trying emotional test.
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Novelist Elaine Jesmer, friend of several Motown stars, hit the bestseller list with a crime thriller that examined the darker side of the music biz.
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Though often overlooked, Motown’s mastering department was crucial to making hits. Recording expert Bob Dennis shows how Motown’s engineers changed the world.
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Detroit’s premier supper club, the Roostertail, was the place for Motown’s stars to see and be seen. Check out the guest list — and learn how the Roostertail helped groups like the Supremes crash racial barriers.
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