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To Detroiters, Motown is more than just music

The story of Motown Records is a quintessentially American story about the American Dream, civil rights and entrepreneurship — but it has a special significance in Detroit, where it all started.

Published June 18, 2026, 8:53 PM
Updated June 18, 2026, 9:29 PM4.3K
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To Detroiters, Motown is more than just music

Milwaukee has beer. Pittsburgh has steel. In the motor city... it's Motown

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The story of Motown Records is a quintessentially American story about the American Dream, civil rights and entrepreneurship — but it has a special significance in Detroit, where it all started.

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