It was founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. on January 12,1959, in Detroit, Michigan, as Tamla Records, and was incorporated as "Motown Record Corporation" on April 14,1960.
It was founded by Berry Gordy in Detroit, Michigan, as Tamla Records. It was incorporated as "Motown Record Corporation" on April 14,1960. Berry Gordy was Jr. on January 12,1959.