How did Motown get its name?

Motown, recording company founded by Berry Gordy, Jr., in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., in January 1959 that became one of the most successful Black-owned businesses and one of the most influential independent record companies in American history. The company gave its name to the hugely popular style of soul music that it created.

Who owns Motown Records?

Motown 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. Its name, a portmanteau of motor and town, has become a nickname for Detroit, where the label was originally headquartered.

When was Motown released?

London American Records issued the releases for Motown from 1960 to 1961. Fontana Records issued the releases for Motown from 1961 to 1962. Oriole American Records issued the releases for Motown from 1962 to 1963. Stateside Records issued the releases for Motown from 1963 to 1965, when the Tamla Motown label was created.