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Motown Archives: 04/2026

Berry Gordy - Tamla Motown Records Founder - 1960s

Race, soul, and a $3.19 cheque: How Berry Gordy’s formative years with Jackie Wilson spurred on the creation of Motown

The path to stardom.

Lauren Hunter
Apr 28, 2026
The Supremes - 1970's

Life after Diana Ross: The underrated Motown mastery of The Supremes later years

Post-Diana Ross…

Ben Forrest
Apr 26, 2026
Phil Collins - Genesis - Drummer - Singer - Musician - 1970s

The 1967 song Phil Collins said had “the most incredible basslines of Motown ever”

The right kind of rhythm.

Tim Coffman
Apr 23, 2026
Glenn Frey - 1970s - Musician - The Eagles

The sounds of the Motor City groove: Motown’s influence on Glenn Frey’s songwriting

The heart of America.

Callum MacHattie
Apr 23, 2026
The Velvelettes - Girl Group - 1960s - Motown Records

‘He Was Really Sayin’ Something’: The Motown flop that became a pop hit in 1982

A timeless track…

Ben Forrest
Apr 20, 2026
Why was Gladys Knight's band called the Pips?

‘If You Ever Get Your Hands on Love’: The Gladys Knight Motown masterpiece that was never actually released

An unforgettable track…

Ben Forrest
Apr 19, 2026
Wigan Casino - Northern Soul Club - Northern Soul Music - Wigan - England

“The queue was an absolute fucker”: The night a Motown hero made a pilgrimage to Wigan Casino

An unforgettable night…

Ben Forrest
Apr 18, 2026
The Elgins- How Motown’s most underrated group captured the attention of northern soul -

The Elgins: How Motown’s most underrated group captured the attention of northern soul

Worth of reappraisal…

Ben Forrest
Apr 11, 2026
Brooke Combe - 2026

Brooke Combe evokes the dormant spirit of Motown on ‘Tears Won’t Lie’

An earworm track…

Ben Forrest
Apr 10, 2026
The Supremes - Black and White - Far Out Magazine

What was The Supremes’ biggest number one hit?

The audacity to sing about something other than puppy love.

Gaia Neiman
Apr 6, 2026
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