
Berry Gordy III, often known as Berry Gordy Jr., is a former American record executive, producer, songwriter, film and television producer, and record executive (born November 28, 1929).
He is most known for founding the Motown record company and its offshoots, which for many years was the highest-earning enterprise owned by African Americans.
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Berry Gordy children: Meet Redfoo, Rockwell, Rhonda Ross Kendrick, Hazel Gordy, Berry Gordy IV, Kerry Gordy, Sherry Gordy, Terry James Gordy
Berry has eight children who have been identified as Redfoo, Rockwell, Rhonda Ross Kendrick, Hazel Gordy, Berry Gordy IV, Kerry Gordy, Sherry Gordy and Terry James Gordy.
In his capacity as a songwriter, he created or co-created a number of songs, including “Reet Petite,” “Lonely Teardrops,” and “That’s Why” by Jackie Wilson, “Shop About” by The Miracles, and “Do You Love Me” by The Contours, all of which peaked at the top of the US R&B charts (Jackie Wilson).
He collaborated with the Corporation to write the smash songs “I Want You Back” and “ABC” for the Jackson 5.
He started the Miracles and signed artists including the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Stevie Wonder while working as a record producer.
He was renowned for meticulously controlling his public persona, attire, demeanour, and act choreography.
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