From Mary Wells in 1964 to the Commodores in 1985, twelve major artists and producers left Motown Records, and the label was never quite the same. This documentary examines the documented reasons behind each departure, from royalty disputes and creative control to the move from Detroit to Los Angeles. You will hear about Mary Wells, Kim Weston and Mickey Stevenson, Holland-Dozier-Holland, the Four Tops, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Norman Whitfield, the Jackson 5, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, Teena Marie, and the Commodores. We look at what happened after each exit, how Motown responded, and where the evidence stops short of blaming any one departure for the label's changes. If you love classic soul, vintage R&B, and untold music history from 1960 to 1990, subscribe to RnBPulseTrack and turn on notifications for more stories.
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