As an irresistible force of social and cultural change Barry Gordy's legendary Motown made its mark not just on the music industry, but society at large with a sound that has become one of the most significant musical accomplishments and stunning success stories of the 20th century. The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Eddie Kendricks, Mary Wells, David Ruffin, Stevie Wonder, Don Cornelius and the “King of Pop”, Michael Jackson. Their music communicated and brought together a racially divided country and segregated society around the world touching all people of all ages and races.
No other record company in history has exerted such an enormous influence on both the style and substance of popular music and culture. This is its story!