In 1959, Berry Gordy founded Motown Records, creating a sound that would revolutionize American popular music. Like Gordy, many Motown artists were children of the Great Migration, drawing inspiration from the music their families brought with them. Learn more by watching #GreatMigrationsPBS, now streaming on the PBS app. | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Kerry Gordy (affectionately known as KG) was born in Detroit Michigan the same year that his father, Berry Gordy, started Motown Records. He grew up around all of the major stars, such as: Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson. He started in the mail room at Motown and worked in every division from A&R to Publishing and Marketing to Business Affairs. While at Motown, he oversaw, wrote and produced songs for The Temptations, The Four Tops and B

Kerry Gordy (affectionately known as KG) was born in Detroit Michigan the same year that his father, Berry Gordy, started Motown Records. He grew up around all of the major stars, such as: Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson. He started in the mail room at Motown and worked in every division from A&R to Publishing and Marketing to Business Affairs. While at Motown, he oversaw, wrote and produced songs for The Temptations, The Four Tops and B

Here are Motown Founder Berry Gordy Jr's biggest musical achievements. 🎶 #BlackHistoryMonth #BillboardNews | Billboard