Today, January 12, Motown celebrates its 50th anniversary. Gigwise takes a look back at the legendary imprint from its humble beginnings in Detroit to its world domination in the 60s and 70s right up to its more turbulent recent times. Click through to see some stunning photos and accompanying text charting the label's history...
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On January 12, 1959 Detroit native Berry Gordy loaned $800 from his family to set up an R&B label which he dubbed Tamla Records. The 29-year-old was already fairly well connected within the industry having co-written the track 'Reet Petite' with Jackie Wilson and he also discovered The Miracles in 1957, who were to become his first signing to Tamla.
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