Gordy
[gawr-dee]
- Berry, Jr.born 1929, U.S. music and record producer: founder of Motown records.
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Contemporary Examples
When I went to Gordy's house to make the tape, Jaz asked if his man could rhyme on it as well.
Big Daddy Kane: The Hip-Hop MC on Las Supper, Madonna, Jay-Z, and What’s NextCurtis Stephen
April 16, 2013
I went home and did some research on Gordy, Motown, Diana Ross, the Supremes, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
The music Gordy created at Hitsville is the greatest cultural export the U.S. has ever produced ... from my point of view.
Historical Examples
The trout that poor old Gordy had so harried were left undisturbed.
The Dark FlowerJohn Galsworthy
Again it was puzzling that she should be laughing so serenely at Gordy's stories.
The Dark FlowerJohn Galsworthy
Even Gordy had looked rather boiled when he was giving her away.
The Dark FlowerJohn Galsworthy
Well, Gordy, boy, fill again—fill again—here's success to you.
The Cock and AnchorJoseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Why Gordy no one quite knew now—whether because his name was George, or by way of corruption from Guardian.
The Dark FlowerJohn Galsworthy