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Motown

Stevie Wonder - Musician - Rózsavölgyi Gyöngyi

The 1972 album Stevie Wonder rushed and regretted: “Weird shit”

“Now I’d probably remix…”

Ben Forrest
May 8, 2026
The end of an era How leaving Detroit destroyed Motown Records

Who was the first ever Motown artist to win an Oscar?

A legend.

Lily Hardman
May 7, 2026
The 10 longest charting Motown singles of all time are still classics

The first Motown Records song to reach number one is a 1961 classic

The start of something big.

Dale Maplethorpe
May 3, 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

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