Motown Legends

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Instructions: Test your knowledge of the iconic Motown sound and the artists who made it legendary!

1.
Who founded Motown Records in Detroit in 1959?
A
Smokey Robinson
B
Marvin Gaye
C
Stevie Wonder
D
Berry Gordy Jr.
2.
Which Motown group was originally known as The Primettes?
A
Martha and the Vandellas
B
The Marvelettes
C
The Velvelettes
D
The Supremes
3.
What was The Temptations' first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100?
A
My Girl
B
Ain't Too Proud to Beg
C
Just My Imagination
D
Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
4.
Which Motown artist recorded the album 'What's Going On' in 1971?
A
Marvin Gaye
B
Lionel Richie
C
Stevie Wonder
D
Smokey Robinson
5.
What was the address of the original Motown recording studio in Detroit?
A
2468 West Grand Blvd
B
2648 Woodward Ave
C
2648 East Grand Blvd
D
2648 West Grand Blvd
6.
Which group recorded 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine' before Marvin Gaye's hit version?
A
The Temptations
B
Gladys Knight & the Pips
C
The Miracles
D
The Four Tops
7.
What nickname was given to the Motown studio?
A
Motor City Studio
B
Hitsville U.S.A.
C
The Sound Factory
D
The Hit Machine
8.
Which Motown artist was known as 'Little Stevie Wonder'?
A
Michael Jackson
B
Smokey Robinson
C
Marvin Gaye
D
Stevie Wonder
9.
What was The Four Tops' biggest hit single?
A
It's the Same Old Song
B
Reach Out I'll Be There
C
Baby I Need Your Loving
D
I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)
10.
Which Motown songwriting team was known as Holland-Dozier-Holland?
A
A family band
B
Studio musicians
C
Three singers
D
Three producers and songwriters
11.
What was Diana Ross's first solo number-one hit after leaving The Supremes?
A
I'm Coming Out
B
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
C
Touch Me in the Morning
D
Love Hangover
12.
Which group recorded 'Dancing in the Street' in 1964?
A
The Marvelettes
B
Martha and the Vandellas
C
The Velvelettes
D
The Supremes
13.
What was the name of Motown's house band?
A
The Funk Brothers
B
The Session Men
C
The Swampers
D
The Wrecking Crew
14.
Which young group of brothers signed with Motown in 1968?
A
The Jackson 5
B
The Isley Brothers
C
The Commodores
D
DeBarge
15.
What was Smokey Robinson's group called?
A
The Spinners
B
The Miracles
C
The Temptations
D
The Contours

Answer Key

Question 1

D. Berry Gordy Jr.

Question 2

D. The Supremes

Question 3

A. My Girl

Question 4

A. Marvin Gaye

Question 5

D. 2648 West Grand Blvd

Question 6

B. Gladys Knight & the Pips

Question 7

B. Hitsville U.S.A.

Question 8

D. Stevie Wonder

Question 9

B. Reach Out I'll Be There

Question 10

D. Three producers and songwriters

Question 11

B. Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Question 12

B. Martha and the Vandellas

Question 13

A. The Funk Brothers

Question 14

A. The Jackson 5

Question 15

B. The Miracles

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