A Musical Celebration for Black History Month: Motown Records and Berry Gordy

Join Bergen Community College Lecturer Rick Feingold for a lecture on the history of Motown Records.

Berry Gordy wrote the Jackie Wilson hit Lonely Teardrops but barely made any money. So he started his own record company named Motown. The label played an important role in the racial integration of popular music achieving crossover success. Motown would launch the careers of Diana Ross & The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and The Jackson Five. Presentation includes classic video of the early years of Motown music.

This is an In-person event but will switch to ZOOM only if there is inclement weather. Link will be forwarded if needed.

Registration opens January 1, 2024 via the library website.