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Motown: Music, Money, Sex, And Power
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In 1959, Twentynineyearold Berry Gordy, Who Had Already Given Up On His Dream To Be A Champion Boxer, Borrowed Eight Hundred Dollars From His Family And Started A Record Company. A Rundown Bungalow Sandwiched Between A Funeral Home And A Beauty Shop In A Poor Detroit Neighborhood Served As His Headquarters. The Buildings Entrance Was Adorned With A Large Sign That Improbably Boasted Hitsville U.S.A. The Kitchen Served As The Control Room, The Garage Became The Twotrack Studio, The Living Room Was Reserved For Bookkeeping, And Sales Were Handled In The Dining Room. Soon Word Spread That Any Youngster With A Streak Of Talent Should Visit The Only Record Label That Detroit Had Seen In Years. The Companys Name Was Motown.Motown Cuts Through Decades Of Unsubstantiated Rumors And Speculation To Tell The True Behindthescenes Narrative Of Americas Most Exciting Musical Dynasty. It Follows The Company And Its Amazing Roster Of Stars From The Tumultuous Growth Years In Detroit, To The Drama And Intrigue Of Hollywood In The 1970S, To Resurgence In 2002.Set Against The Civil Rights Movement, The Decay Of Americas Northern Industrial Cities, And The Social Upheaval Of The 1960S, Motown Is A Tale Of The Incredible Entrepreneurship Of Berry Gordy. But It Also Features The Moving Stories Of Kids From Detroits Innercity Projects Who Achieved Remarkable Success And Then, In Many Cases, Found Themselves Fighting The Demons That So Often Come With Stardomdrugs, Jealousy, Sexual Indulgence, Greed, And Uncontrollable Ambition.Motown Features An Extraordinary Cast Of Characters, Including Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, And Stevie Wonder. They Are Presented As They Lived And Worked: A Clan Of Friends, Lovers, Competitors, And Sometimes Vicious Foes. Motown Reveals How The Hopes And Dreams Of Each Affected The Lives Of The Others And Illustrates Why This Singular Story Is A Madeinamerica Greek Tragedy, The Rise And Fall Of A Supremely Talented Yet Completely Dysfunctional Extended Family.Based On Numerous Original Interviews And Extensive Documentation, Motown Benefits Particularly From The Thousands Of Pages Of Files Crammed Into The Basement Of Downtown Detroits Wayne County Courthouse. Those Court Records Provide The Unofficialand Hitherto Largely Untoldhistory Of Motown And Its Stars, Since Almost Every Relationship Between Departing Singers, Songwriters, Producers, And The Label Ended Up In Litigation.From Its Peaks In The Late 1960S And Early 1970S, When Motown Controlled The Pop Charts And Its Stars Were Sought After Even By The Beatles, Through The Inexorable Slide Caused By Their Failure To Handle Their Stardom, Motown Is A Riveting And Troubling Look Inside A Music Label That Provided The Unofficial Soundtrack To An Entire Generation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Motown: Music, Money, Sex, and Power'? A: The book focuses on the history of Motown Records, detailing the entrepreneurial journey of Berry Gordy and the rise and fall of its iconic artists against the backdrop of social and cultural changes in America.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Motown: Music, Money, Sex, and Power'? A: The author of the book is Gerald Posner, who provides an in-depth look into the history and influence of Motown.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include entrepreneurship, the impact of the civil rights movement, the struggles of artists with fame, and the complex relationships within the Motown family of artists.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Motown: Music, Money, Sex, and Power' published? A: The book was published on October 11, 2005.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers interested in music history? A: Yes, the book is highly suitable for readers interested in music history, particularly those who want to learn about the impact of Motown on American music and culture.
- Q: What kind of research did the author use for this book? A: Gerald Posner used numerous original interviews and extensive documentation, including court records from the Wayne County Courthouse, to provide a comprehensive history of Motown and its stars.
- Q: Are there any notable figures discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book features notable figures such as Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, and Stevie Wonder, highlighting their contributions and challenges.
- Q: What can readers expect from the narrative style of the book? A: Readers can expect a narrative that combines storytelling with factual accounts, providing both an engaging and informative perspective on the Motown legacy.