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Gordy

American  
[gawr-dee] / ˈgɔr di /

noun

  1. Berry, Jr. born 1929, U.S. music and record producer: founder of Motown records.


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It has long been dictated by charismatic men such as Mr. Gordy, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Wonder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Another vocal standout is Miki Abraham, who plays Lulu, Maizy’s whiskey-making street-savvy cousin, who sees straight through Gordy, even if she can’t help being enticed by his rakish game.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

Berry Gordy had built Motown to appeal to white middle-class audiences, ensuring Ross’s performance would be a safe, mainstream choice.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2025

Those included promoters, retailers, bookers, venue owners, executives, artists and household names like Rev. Jesse Jackson and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024

Mr. Gordy told how, back in aught-one or aught-two, Cold Sassy’s first steam fire engine got hit crossing the tracks to the old Sanders Hotel fire.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns