Originally Posted by
mysterysinger
So, off the top of my head [[including some guesses) I'll take the first punt.....
01. What Motown supergroup that now has eleven gold and platinum albums, used to be the opening act on Jackson 5 Tours?
A Commodores
02. What three major television stars of the 60's also recorded for Motown?
A Paul Petersen, Barbara McNair, Diahann Carroll
03. Name two artists, once distributed by Motown, that went on to become major country/pop stars.
[B]A Meatloaf, Michael Jackson/B]
04. Who was the first artist produced by Smokey Robinson?
A Mary Wells
05. What was Stevie Wonder's first #1 album on the Billboard charts?
A Fulfillingness First Finale
06. What Motown artist was nomined for an Academy Award?
A Diana Ross
07. Which Motown artist has played with Little Richard, Ray Charles, and the Beatles?
A Billy Preston
08. What Motown superstar is also a vice president of Motown?
A Smokey Robinson
09. What is the original name of the Supremes?
A Primettes
10. Eddie Kendricks began his career as a member of which legendary Motown group?
A Temptations
11. When David Ruffin left the Temptations, who replaced him?
A Dennis Edwards
12. Before Motown founder Berry Gordy decided to become a songwriter, what was his career?
A Boxer [[or record shop owner)
13. What was Motown's first #1 record?
A Please Mr Postman
14. What was the first million-selling single on Tamla/Motown Records?
A My Guy [[?)
15. What was the Temptations first gold million-selling single?
A My Girl
16. In the 60's the Beatles named their "favorite girl singer" who was also invited to tour with the Beatles. Who was she?
A Mary Wells
17. Marvin Gaye has recorded duets with four Motown ladies--can you name them? FACTUALLY INCORRECT. THERE WERE FIVE MOTOWN LADIES.
A Mary Wells, Kim Weston, Tammi Terrell, Diana Ross [[and Oma Heard or Page I can't remember)
18. The Contours, who hit with Do You Love Me in 1961, were signed to Motown because one band member had a famous cousin. Who was that cousin?
A Smokey Robinson [[?)
19. What did Marvin Gaye first do for Motown when he was signed to the Motown family?
A Drummer
20. Starting with Where Did Our Love Go, the Supremes began a string of five consecutive #1 hits. What were the next four?
A Baby Love, Come See About Me, Stop! In The Name Of Love, Back in My Arms Again
21. In August 1966, the Supremes had their second string of consecutive #1 hits, this time a four record series. What were the records?
A I Hear A Symphony, You Can't Hurry Love, You Keep Me Hangin On, Love IS Here & Now You're Gone.
22. What was Motown's first platinum two-million selling single?
A Reach Out, I'll Be There
23. What were Martha Reeves' first duties at Motown Records?
A secretary
24. What current Motown superstar was first hired as a staff songwriter and wrote songs for the Spinners, Marvelettes, and Bobby Taylor?
A Rick James
25. What was the first album by an American artists to debut at #1 on the Billboard charts?
A Songs In The Key Of Life
26. When Florence Ballard left the Supremes, who was her replacement and from what group?
A Cindy Birdsong, Patti Labelle & The Bluebelles
27. The most successful songwriting team in history, who wrote more #1 hits than any other songwriters, wrote Where Did Our Love Go, You Keep Me Hanging On, Heatwave, Mickey's Monkey, and many others. What was this team?
A Holland Dozier Holland
28. In Detroit, the Primettes were the sister group to the Primes. The Primettes changed their name to the Supremes, what group did the Primes become?
A Temptations
29. In 1968, Dennis Edwards replaced David Ruffin in the Temptations. What was the first Temptations single with Dennis?
A Cloud 9
30. As a sax player, he was a member of the first successful male group in Motown history. He went on to record his first solo album which won him a Grammy Award, became the #1 album in the United States, and went double-platinum. Who is he?
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