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"Hitsville U.S.A." is the nickname given to Motown's first headquarters and recording studio. The house (formerly a photographers' studio) is located at 2648 West Grand Boulevard in Detroit near the New Center area of the city.
Founded in 1985 by Esther Gordy Edwards—former Motown Records executive and sister to Motown founder, Berry Gordy—Motown Museum is home to iconic Hitsville U.S.A., Studio A, and an extensive array of Motown artifacts, photographs, apparel and memorabilia.
The building known for its iconic sign, large picture window and picturesque steps, Hitsville U.S.A. is the birthplace of the world-famous Motown Sound. From 1959 to 1972, Berry Gordy and Motown provided an opportunity for Detroit’s inner-city youth to reach their full potential and become superstars.
8 ago 2019 · HITSVILLE: THE MAKING OF MOTOWN chronicles the astronomical success and enduring cultural impact of Motown Records. The remarkable story of the legendary Motown Records is told through behind-the...
- 2 min
- 103,8K
- Altitude Films
24 ago 2019 · Hitsville: The Making of Motown: Directed by Ben Turner, Gabe Turner. With Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, William Stevenson. Documentary film that focuses on the period beginning with the birth of Motown in Detroit in 1958 until its relocation to Los Angeles in the early 1970s.
- (1,8K)
- Documentary, Music
- Ben Turner, Gabe Turner
- 2019-08-24
Motown Museum is the ongoing heartbeat of the Motown legacy—a global tourist destination for music and history fans that celebrates the authentic story of Motown from its humble beginnings, to its emergence as the “Sound of Young America” and beyond.
Long known as Hitsville USA, the museum is home of the world-famous Studio A, where The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and countless others recorded with the Funk Brothers. Group rates available for 20 or more visitors.
