what company did Berry start?
Tamla Records
when?
January 12, 1959
what is it now known as?
Motown Record Corporation
when did it change?
April 14, 1960
how did the name originate?
a mix of "motor" and "town"
from what city?
Detroit
is that also a name for that city?
Yes
what did Motown help with?
the racial integration of popular music
how?
as an African American-owned record label that achieved significant crossover success.
what brand was used outside the US?
Tamla Motown
what style of music did they create?
soul music with a distinct pop influence
how many top 10 hits were produced early on?
79 records