The Motown Story (In-Person and Zoom)

Please join Vinnie Bruno in the Brubeck Room at Wilton Library for his lively presentation.

Motown, established by Berry Gordy in 1960, has been described as the greatest pop music hit factory in recording history. We will explore how the “Motown Sound” was created and how it has become a worldwide phenomenon beloved by millions to this day. From the “hit machine” songwriting teams to the in-house studio band to the extraordinary roster of recording artists including Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, The Supremes, Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and countless others. The influence of the house that Gordy built is still standing with 201 No. 1 worldwide hits and counting.

Vinnie Bruno is a 60s Rock Historian and recently retired as Director of First Year Programs at LaGuardia Community College (City University of New York).

This presentation will be in-person and also available on Zoom. Register on the Wilton Library website.