Motown Records

Motown Records is a famous record label for African-American R&B artists, founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1959 and now based in liberal Los Angeles, California. It is now called "Universal Motown" and is owned by Universal Music Group. The name comes from Detroit's nickname, Motor Town.

## Notable Artists[edit]

* The Supremes
* Four Tops
* Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
* Stevie Wonder
* Martha and the Vandellas
* Marvin Gaye