Berry Gordy Jr.

Berry Gordy Jr. is an American businessman and the founder of the Motown Record Corporation, the most successful Black-owned music company in the United States.

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Profession :

Entrepreneur

Birthday :

November 28, 1929

Star Sign :

Sagittarius

Age :

95

Birthplace :

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Berry Gordy Jr., an American businessman born on November 28, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, is best known for founding the Motown Record Corporation. He used the profits from his songwriting career to produce music and discover talented artists like the Miracles. Under Gordy’s guidance, Motown developed popular acts such as the Supremes and the Jackson 5, eventually becoming the most successful Black-owned music company in the United States. In recognition of his achievements, Gordy was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.