Motown Record Mugs

Motown Record

Motown Records is an American record label owned by the Universal Music Group. It was founded by Berry Gordy Jr. as Tamla Records on January 12, 1959, and incorporated as Motown Record Corporation on April 14, 1960.

Motown played an important role in the racial integration of popular music as an African American-owned label that achieved crossover success. In the 1960s, Motown and its subsidiary labels (including Tamla Motown, the brand used outside the US) were the most of the Motown sound, a style of soul music with a mainstream pop appeal. Motown was the most successful soul music label, with a net worth of $61 million. During the 1960s, Motown achieved 79 records in the top-ten of the Billboard Hot 100 between 1960 and 1969.

RSO Records was a record label formed by rock and roll and musical theatre impresario Robert Stigwood and record executive Al Coury in 1973. The letters "RSO" stand for the Robert Stigwood Organisation. The company's main headquarters were at 67 Brook Street, in London's Mayfair. It underwent four distribution stages: by Atlantic Records from March 1973 to December 1975, by Polydor Records from January 1976 to December 1977, as an independent label under the PolyGram Group umbrella from January 1978 to around October 1981, and finally by PolyGram Records from around November 1981 until the label's end in 1983.

Tamla Label

Vibes

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Berry Gordy III (born November 28, 1929), known professionally as Berry Gordy Jr., is an American retired record executive, record producer, songwriter, film producer and television producer. He is best known as the founder of the Motown record label and its subsidiaries, which was the highest-earning African-American business for decades.

Philadelphia International Records was an American record label based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1971 by songwriting and production duo Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff along with their longtime collaborator Thom Bell. It was known for showcasing the Philadelphia soul music genre that was founded on the gospel, doo-wop and soul music of the time. This sound later marked a prominent and distinct era within the R&B genre. During the 1970s, the label released a string of worldwide hits that emphasized lavish orchestral instrumentation, heavy bass and driving percussion.

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Diana Ross and the Supremes concert poster

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William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive director. He was the founder and front man of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer.

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T Franklin Tribute Tee

Soul Sensation Aretha Tee Vintage Vibes

Respect Queen Franklin Iconic Tee

Respect the Queen Vintage Music Legend Tee

Soulful Sounds of Aretha Vintage Music Tee

Aretha's Legendary Voice Soul Music Icon Tee

In the Presence of Greatness Aretha Fan Tee

Aretha's Soulful Melodies Iconic Music Tee

Queen of R&B Franklin Iconic Tee

Empowerment Anthem Franklin Tribute Tee

Soulful Expressions Franklin Tribute Tee

Sing it, Aretha! Classic Music Tribute Tee

Aretha's Rhythms of Love Iconic Music Tee

Groovin' to Franklin's Hits Retro Music Tee

Feel the Soul Aretha's Timeless Music Tee

Natural Talent, Natural Woman Music Icon Tee

Soulful Serenade Franklin Fan Tee

Aretha's Signature Style Soulful Music Tee