Motown Records founder plans musical about his life

Berry Gordy developing autobiographical production featuring songs by Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson, say reportsBerry Gordy, the 81-year-old founder of Motown Records, is reportedly developing an autobiographical musical with a planned budget of $100m (£61m).Gordy founded Motown in 1960, building a music empire on stellar talent-scouting and a disciplined – even dictatorial – hit-making method. The first record label owned by an African American, Motown launched artists including Smokey Ro...

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