He touched hearts, stirred minds, and inspired countless musicians, cementing his place as a true Motown legend. Few groups ...

Mr. Jones was a drummer with the Funk Brothers, the studio musicians at Motown Records who played on virtually every hit during that label’s heyday in the 1960s. Leon Ware, who appeared at the ...

Martha and the Vandellas were one of the most successful groups in the Motown roster during the 1960s and fully active from 1960 to 1972, performing at various times doo-wop, pop, rock and roll and ...

That rhythm section pretty much created a sound that kind of became synonymous with the brand Motown ... with that backbeat drum feel,” Shaw said. The acoustic and rhythm section often took up ...

Students view an excerpt from the Motown Amp investigation in which they learn about bassist James Jamerson and the role of Motown Records in the Civil Rights Movement. They then analyze Motown ...

2 p.m., Sankofa African dancers and drummers. 3-6 p.m., Motown tribute, a revue highlighting songs from the Supremes, the Persuaders, Rose Royce and more. For more information, call 302-883-2180 ...

Students view an excerpt from the Motown Amp investigation in which they learn about bassist James Jamerson and the role of Motown Records in the Civil Rights Movement. They then analyze Motown ...