Quiz 15 Motown Flashcards
T/F
Martha Reeves originally worked for Berry Gordy as a secretary before being signed as an artist with her group the Vandellas.
True
Which Motown group recorded ABC?
The Jackson 5
The rhythm section (or band) that played on all of the Motown records were known as…
The Funk Brothers
Steveland Morris (aka Stevie Wonder) was signed to Motown at the age of:
11
T/F
Before being the lead singer for Martha and the Vandellas, Martha Lavaille worked as a secretary for Berry Gordy.
True
In 1958 Gordy set up a publishing company called:
Jobete
T/F
Marvin Gaye’s famous song “Heard it Through the Grapevine” was a hit for Junior Walker and the All Stars in 1966 before Marvin topped the charts with it in 1968.
False
T/F
Berry Gordy demanded perfection from his artist and expected flawless performances in the studio and on the stage.
True
Motown encompasses three record labels, Tamla, Motown and:
Gordy
Which Motown group recorded “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”?
The Temptations
Who formed Motown in 1958/59?
Berry Gordy Jr.
What was the first #1 hit for the Motown label?
Please Mr. Postman
Most of the session musicians, known as the Funk Brothers, that played on the Motown records were actually…
Jazz musicians
The Supremes had three #1 hits in a row in 1964. Which of the following hits did NOT reach #1 in 1964?
Stop! In the Name of Love
Which Michael Jackson album was at #1 on the charts for 37 weeks and sold over 70 million copies upon release?
Thriller
