Motown
Was Motown's biggest success its rise or its downfall?
4.4 (23)
32 mins
Discover how Berry Gordy built Motown from a small Detroit house into a legendary music empire. Explore the controversies, from internal power struggles and Mob rumors to lawsuits with the Jackson 5.
Ep 1:
How Did Berry Gordy Start Motown Records?
Ep 2:
What Went Wrong at Motown After Leadership Changes?
Ep 3:
Was Motown's Success a Mob Conspiracy?
Ep 4:
Why Did Motown Fight Its Most Prominent Artist?
Ep 5:
Was Motown Really Under the Control of the Mafia?
Ep 6:
Did Motown Use Fraudulent Practices to Manipulate Royalties?
Ep 7:
What Led to the Clash Between Motown and MCA?
Discussions (10)
Jesse
Level 10 · 10 mo agoAbner passing out drunk in meetings is actually insane. But getting the Temptations boycotted coz he ignored the DJs is worse. Absolutely scummy behavior. He tanked the group just coz he had an ego.
Drew
Level 7 · 10 mo agoThinking the Mob wasn't involved is a joke. You didn't run a label in Detroit without paying a tax.
Fabian
Level 3 · 10 mo agoGordy joking about the Mob rumors was such a risky move. Ignoring that gossip just let it become fact which is a huge lesson on controlling your own narrative.
