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Cleveland's Rock Hall celebrates 50 years of Motown.
The Detroit record label had a profound influence on pop music and on the country's racial attitudes over half a century.
by WKSU's TOM PARKINSON


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Tom Parkinson
 
As the nation celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King and prepares for tomorrow's inauguration of the country's first African-American as president, we take a closer look at a recording company that in many ways reflected America's racial progress. A new exhibit is now open at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: "Motown: The Sound of Young America Turns 50."
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Motown turns 50.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened an exhibit on January 1 to pay tribute to Motown’s 50th Anniversary. Included in the exhibit are instruments, clothing, programs, posters, sheet music, original music scores, recordings and other items representing an array of Motown’s biggest stars.  Items from Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, the Supremes, the Four Tops, the Temptations, the Jackson 5, Rick James, Martha and the Vandellas and many others are featured.
Howard Kramer curates the exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
From Left to Right: Smokey Robinson outfit 1979, Jackie Jackson outfit 1972, Mary Wilson of the Supremes outfit 1970, and Otis Williams of the Temptations outfit 1972.
Jermaine Jackson's bass guitar, along with other Jackson 5 memorabilia.
Stevie Wonder harmonica, shirt, 1983, sunglasses, and maraca, 1983.
Temptations tour program, 1967.
James Jamerson of the Funk Brothers' double bass, 1957. Jamerson played this bass on most of Motown's hits through 1964, including Mary Wells' number one hit "My Guy".
Marvin Gaye outfit 1972, and Tammi Terrel outfit 1967.
Original tour posters.
Original tour poster.
Rick James' bass guitar 1980.
Temptations orginal score.

Related Links & Resources
Rock and Roll Hall of fame and Museum

A Change is Gonna Come: Music, Race and The Soul of America

Motown Historical Museum Detroit

Motown Records

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