History of Mowtown Records

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
Registration for this event will be open from November 12, 2024 @ 9:00am to February 19, 2025 @ 7:00pm.
Allowed Ages: 12 Years and up

Program Description

Event Details

In the 1960’s Motown Records produced hits as efficiently as the Ford Motor Company produced automobiles. It was the “Sound of Young America” sung by performers like The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.  Gary Wenstrup traces the label's musical journey from the power soul of I Heard It Through the Grapevine to the psychedelic soul of What’s Going On to the pop soul of The Jackson 5.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts November 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens November 12th.