Motown Museum CEO says expansion project is "a labor of love"
What started as a recording studio founded by Berry Gordy and later became an exhibition by the late Esther Gordy Edwards is getting a major makeover under the leadership of Robin Terry.
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What started as a recording studio founded by Berry Gordy and later became an exhibition by the late Esther Gordy Edwards is getting a major makeover under the leadership of Robin Terry.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Some of the biggest names in Detroit are reaching new heights, as several of its alumni put their signature on the final beam used in the construction of the Motown Museum's 50,000-square-foot expansion.
The new exhibit, "Keeper of the Dream," opened Friday, June 27, and highlights the legacy of the museum's founder, Esther Gordy Edwards, while also commemorating the museum's 40th anniversary.
The 40,000-square-foot project, which will include a cafe and immersive and interactive exhibits, is expected to open in summer 2026.
A public viewing for Abdul "Duke" Fakir, the last of the original members of the Four Tops who died last week, is scheduled to occur at the Motown Museum this week.
Henry Fambrough of the iconic R&B group The Spinners has died.
Motown Records was founded in Detroit 65 years ago by Berry Gordy Jr.
"It helps us get to the finish line," says Paul Barker, who's now the director of development with the museum.
The Motown Museum is offering an entrepreneur program for teens ages 13 to 18 to learn about different career paths connected to the music industry.
The Motown Museum is scheduled to reopen and offer tours again on Feb. 22 after being closed for an expansion project.
The Motown Museum will reopen in mid-February after months of being under construction, officials announced Friday.
