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The History of Motown Records (Adults)

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Learn the history of Motown Records which produced the “Sound of Young America,” timeless music that moved us then and still moves us now.

In Detroit in the 1960s, Motown Records produced hits as efficiently as the Ford Motor Company produced automobiles. It was the “sound of young America” sung by performers like The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and others. Using audio and visual content, presenter Gary Wenstrup will trace the amazing musical journey from the power soul of Dancing in The Streets and I Heard It Through the Grapevine, to the psychedelic soul of Cloud Nine and What’s Going On, to the pop soul of The Jackson 5. Enjoy this timeless music that moved us then and still moves us now!

After a rewarding career in advertising sales, Gary Wenstrup retired and developed courses on the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, and Motown Records for the Continuing Education Department of the College of DuPage. Gary has lectured at over 100 libraries across the country. Gary is also a recurring guest on the popular podcast “Something About The Beatles.”

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