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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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Kyle Gordy does not drink alcohol or smoke, takes 30 supplements a day, eats only organic food and drinks nothing but filtered water.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

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

We’ve had tremendous support from Wallis Annenberg, United Way, Shonda Rhimes, Berry Gordy, just so many individuals who have supported.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 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

“Uh, actually,” Gordy said, “Arnold is right about petrified wood. That’s what happens.”

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie

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