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Motown magic driven by songcraft and rivalry
Berry Gordy built Motown as a songwriter at heart pushing artists through relentless, passion fueled sessions. Abdul Fakir of The Four Tops recalls rivalries that spurred hits while Smokey Robinson and Diana Ross echoed a six word creed of rats roaches struggle talent guts love guiding a raw, imperfect studio sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Gordy
Anita Baker
Gordy
Norman Whitfield
Holland- Dozier-Holland
Abdul “Duke
Fakir
Four Tops
Motown
Smokey
Diana Ross