EPISODE · Nov 28, 2025 · 1 MIN
On This Day: Celebrating Motown Founder Berry Gordy Jr.
from AURN News · host Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, Ebony McMorris
Berry Gordy Jr., born on Nov. 28, 1929, transformed American music by creating the Motown Sound, a revolutionary blend of soul, pop and R&B. After founding Motown in 1959, he helped launch the careers of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, the Supremes, the Temptations, the Jackson 5 and many more. Today, we celebrate Gordy’s enduring legacy and his 96th birthday. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Berry Gordy Jr., born on Nov. 28, 1929, transformed American music by creating the Motown Sound, a revolutionary blend of soul, pop and R&B. After founding Motown in 1959, he helped launch the careers of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, the Supremes, the Temptations, the Jackson 5 and many more. Today, we celebrate Gordy’s enduring legacy and his 96th birthday. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:https://aurn.com/newsletter
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