Motown

Detroit’s Own Berry Gordy: Memoir Being Issued as E-Book

Berry Gordy’s memoir will out Thursday as an E-book. First published in 1994, “To Be Loved” is the basis of the hit Broadway show “Motown: The Musical”. But it’s been out of print for many […]

104.3 WOMC–2013/06/10

Berry Gordy: 2013 Marian Anderson Award Recipient

The guiding force behind Detroit’s greatest music will soon be honored in Philadelphia. Berry Gordy Junior will receive the 2013 “Marian Anderson Award”. In making the announcement Monday, Philly mayor Michael Nutter said, “Few individuals […]

104.3 WOMC–2013/06/04

BREAKING! Smokey Robinson To Play Freedom Hill August 29th

Detroit born Motown star Smokey Robinson to perform at Freedom Hill Amphitheater August 29th. Tickets go on sale Friday morning June 7th at 10 am. Purchase tickets and find more info on the show here. Robinson […]

104.3 WOMC–2013/06/03

Motown The Musical: Cast Recording Coming June 4th

The original Broadway cast recording of “Motown the Musical” will be released by Universal Music June 4th. The 14 cuts include the stage production’s take on such classics as “My Girl,” “What’s Going On,” “I […]

104.3 WOMC–2013/05/14

Paul McCartney: Returns Historic Piano To Hitsville U.S.A.

The piano on which countless Motown hits were created returned to the building where the company began — thanks to Paul McCartney! Sir Paul was on hand today (Monday) at the Motown Historical Museum. He […]

104.3 WOMC–2013/04/02

Deke Richards: Motown Songwriter-Producer Dead at 68

Deke Richards, who helped write and produce hits for Diana Ross and the Supremes and The Jackson Five, died of cancer on Sunday. He was 68. He passed in hospice care near his home in […]

104.3 WOMC–2013/03/26

Berry Gordy To Receive ‘Pioneer Award’ At Songwriters Hall Of Fame

As the founder of Motown Records, legendary music producer/songwriter Berry Gordy has been a major pioneer in both the artistic and business sides of the music industry. He is the creative force behind launching the […]

2013/03/14

Miracles: Remembering Co-Founder Bobby Rogers

Bobby Rogers, pictured here at a record release party in 1992 for Detroit rock band DC Drive, died early Sunday at the age of 73 and shared so much with Miracles founder Smokey Robinson. They were […]

104.3 WOMC–2013/03/05

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Michael Bolton Mines Motown For Album Inspiration

Michael Bolton’s latest album, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: Tribute to Hitsville, features songs by Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder. But don’t call it a covers album. “When people say well, ‘Why do a cover?’” Bolton told Radio.com, shaking his […]

104.3 WOMC–2013/02/27

Temptation’s David Ruffin Would Have Been 72

Born Davis Eli “David” Ruffin January 18th 1941. Ruffin was the lead singer for the Motown group The Temptations from 1964 to 1968. The era was called the groups “Classic 5″. Ruffin sang lead on […]

104.3 WOMC–2013/01/18

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