Berry Gordy

Berry Gordy

Musician · US · b. 1929

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He is best known as the founder of the iconic Motown record label.

Gordy received the prestigious Grammy Trustees Award for his contributions to music.

He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing his impact on the entertainment industry.

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Label

Record label
Motown

Achievements

Award
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Award
National Medal of Arts
Award
Kennedy Center Honors
Award
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Award
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Award
Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame
Award
honorary doctor of the University of Michigan
Award
Grammy Trustees Award

Groups

  • The Clancurrent
  • The Corporationcurrent

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Passport
Country

US

Born

1929-11-28

Identifiers & aliases

Also known as: Berry Gordy Jr.

ISNI

0000000078414618

Description

American record producer, founder of Motown Records

Extract from Wikipedia

Berry Gordy III, also known 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.

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