Find Similar Books | Similar Books Like Find Similar Books

Books like Motown by Adam White


A visual history of Motown Records, the Detroit-based independent record company which became a style unto itself, a prolific and hugely successful production line of suave, sassy and sophisticated music through the sixties, seventies and eighties. Featuring extensive, specially commissioned photography of treasures gathered from the archives, this publication also captures the graphic and design iconography that underpinned Motown's extraordinary creativity. Packed with fresh insights gleaned from scores of interviews with key players, this revealing book delves into the workings of the Motown machine and details how a dedicated team of backroom believers, white and black, turned a small family business into a popular music powerhouse.
First publish date: 2016
Authors: Adam White
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.0 (1 community ratings)

All books by Adam White
Motown by Adam White

How are these books recommended?

The books recommended for Motown by Adam White are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.

Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.

Books similar to Motown (7 similar books)

Motown by 7395159|Jack Ashford book cover

📘 Motown
 by Jack Ashford


★★★★★★★★★★ 1.0 (1 rating)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like Motown
The story of Motown by 9650236|Peter Benjaminson book cover

📘 The story of Motown
 by Peter Benjaminson

Motown was part of growing up in the 1960's and 70's. An amazing number of well-known stars worked for Motown: Diana Ross and the Supremes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Jr Walker and the All Stars, Mary Wells, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, Edwin Starr, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Lamont Dozier, Shorty Long, the Temptations, the Four Tops, the Fifth dimension, the Marvelettes, the Contours, the Isley Brothers, the Spinners, the Originals, the Jackson Five, the Commodores, Rare Earth, Rick James, and many others. Most were Motown stars. Many started and ended with Motown. Motown is important for other reasons. A black company, Motown made black music popular among Americans of all ages.

★★★★★★★★★★ 0.0 (0 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like The story of Motown
Rhythm ride by 7287401|Andrea Davis Pinkney book cover

📘 Rhythm ride
 by Andrea Davis Pinkney

A concise account of Motown’s rise, spotlighting its African‑American musicians, key personalities, and lasting impact on soul and popular music.

★★★★★★★★★★ 0.0 (0 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like Rhythm ride
The Motown story by 3197464|Don Waller book cover

📘 The Motown story
 by Don Waller


★★★★★★★★★★ 0.0 (0 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like The Motown story
Motown by 5896002|Bill Dahl book cover

📘 Motown
 by Bill Dahl

An engaging, photo‑rich history of Motown, based on interviews with its artists, producers and songwriters, revealing how the label shaped American popular music.

★★★★★★★★★★ 0.0 (0 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like Motown
Where did our love go? by 7131892|Nelson George book cover

📘 Where did our love go?
 by Nelson George


★★★★★★★★★★ 0.0 (0 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like Where did our love go?
Motown by 7537852|J. Randy Taraborrelli book cover

📘 Motown
 by J. Randy Taraborrelli

A detailed history of Motown Records, chronicling its founders, major artists, and enduring influence on American music and the sound recording industry.

★★★★★★★★★★ 0.0 (0 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like Motown

Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!

Please login to submit books!