https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs Keep It Simple Stupid en-us 2021-10-27 18:01:44 UTC 2021-11-09 01:50:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://www.amara.com/static/uploads/images-2/products/huge/142682/record-vinyl-placemat-426188.jpg adamcarter2026 https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1865541681 Motown is a portmanteau, a made up word, the meaning is a blend between Motor + Town.  In 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. founded Tamla records which later became Motown. Motown producing company that started producing music with their first product being "Bad Girl" by Smokey Robinson]]> 2021-11-03 18:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1865541681 adamcarter2026 https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876401494 On May 16, 1964, Motown produced there first big hit "My Guy" by Mary Wells which hit number one on the Billboard top 100.]]> 2021-11-08 21:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876401494 adamcarter2026 https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876463099 In 1967, due to the Detroit riots Motown had to move to Los Angeles, California, where Motown was able to begin making movies, and television.]]> 2021-11-08 22:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876463099 adamcarter2026 https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876515648 Six years after segregation was became illegal, it makes sense America was in a lot of controversy. Motown then produced "A Ball of Confusion (that's what the world is today)" a 1970s hit.]]> 2021-11-08 22:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876515648 adamcarter2026 https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876539060 Due to Motown's success, and Motown celebrated their 25th anniversary with a television, movie starring many of their most famous artists. This movie was a success, and many fans enjoyed the movie. This premieres Micheal Jackson's iconic moonwalk.]]> 2021-11-08 22:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876539060 adamcarter2026 https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876556691 On April 1, 1984, Motown, fans, family, and friends, The Prince of Soul. Marvin Gaye Jr. had a argument with his father, Marvin Gaye Sr. in a fit of rage shot his son dead. Marvin Gaye was one of the talented artists who helped make Motown as powerful and popular as it is today.]]> 2021-11-08 23:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876556691 adamcarter2026 https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876571710 Berry Gordy sold Motown to MCA for the low price $61,000,000. In 1993 though Motown was bought for a much higher price of $301,000,000. While Motown wasn't as powerful as it was before, Motown was not finished yet.]]> 2021-11-08 23:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876571710 adamcarter2026 https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876614959 Motown had a Gala which basically means party hosted by The Obama's at the white house. Berry Gordy wrote a Autobiography, this Biography helped the Motown Musical take off.]]> 2021-11-08 23:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876614959 adamcarter2026 https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876648354 Motown made people happy, it helped bring people together,it helped people forget about their troubles, whether it was racism, poverty, a broken heart, etc. A museum for Motown is basically mandatory for the legacy they've created.]]> 2021-11-09 00:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876648354 adamcarter2026 https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876705348 Stevie Wonder is an enigma, and I mean that as a complement. He's blind yet he can play drums, and piano, and of course he has a voice that everyone loves. Stevie Wonder in 1971 gained control over his career when Motown realized how good they had it with Stevie Wonder. Motown gave Wonder a new contract one that would give him the riches he imagined when he was 11]]> 2021-11-09 00:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876705348 adamcarter2026 https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876724595 In 1961 Stevie signed to Motown Records, young stevland expected the world, After all he could do it all, sing, write music, and play instruments. unfortunately Motown sold Stevlands music for a small price and made Stevie pay loyalty fee that led to Stevland not have the riches he dreamed of.]]> 2021-11-09 00:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876724595 adamcarter2026 https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876802057 February 28, 2020, Lil Baby a very popular artist released an album with Motown. This was Motown's first album since 1994's Boyz II Men atop the billboards 200.]]> 2021-11-09 01:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876802057 adamcarter2026 https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876829350 Boyz II Men is a group of vocalists who found success in there singles "Motownphilly", "It's so Hard to Say Goodbye yesterday", and "End of The Road" which reached the top charts worldwide. and when B2M ( knick name for Boyz II Men) released "On Bended Knee" B2M became the third artists ever to replace themselves on The Billboards Top 100s]]> 2021-11-09 01:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876829350 adamcarter2026 https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876852688 Motown Now is still going strong, rappers like Lil Baby, Youngboy Never Broke Again, and many more get there music produced by Motown is cherished by many people today who just enjoy music, whether its Pop, Soul or Hip Hop Motown has produces many genres.]]> 2021-11-09 01:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876852688 adamcarter2026 https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876871417 Motown is obviously not slowing down, and lil Baby is expected to drop a new album which will be featuring extremely popular rapper Drake. The release date for this album is unknown but fans are excited to see what lil Baby comes out with]]> 2021-11-09 01:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/adamcarter2026/idzbse6a6nl9z1vs/wish/1876871417