We at the Diff, as sons and daughters of Detroit, are especially proud of today's milestone. January 12th marks our very own Motown Records'Â 50th birthday. In those 50 years, Motown has provided the world with such music legends as Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, The Supremes and The Jackson 5.
On January 12th, 1959 - with an $800 loan from his family - Berry Gordy launched the first African-American-owned record label to reach cross-over success. From its humble...
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