Caps Motown 50th Birthday with gala hometown

DETROIT - black tie and gowns filled a ballroom Saturday in a big HELLO dollar royalty Detroit style - the king of Motown, the Queen of Soul, and Kid's Rock. Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, with Aretha Franklin, Kid Rock Kid and original Motown, Stevie Wonder, the city of origin for the Motown Motown 50th Golden Gala The 50th Anniversary event was for $ 350 to scramble for a ticket and was a fundraiser for the Motown Historical Museum. The museum was the original home of Motown Records Corp., Gordy began with a loan of $ 800. The event attracted about 750 people and several big names behind the scenes "people of the label, moved to Los Angeles in the year 1972. Out of Detroit, dozens of hits included such as" My Girl "by The Temptations," The Tears of a Clown "by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, and" I Heard It Through The Grapevine "by Marvin Gaye." The joy to me to be here, "Gordy said at a reception before the concert." I'm glad that I interview and everything had to offer Detroit. Motown did not do in any other city. "Gordy was be joined on the red carpet earlier in the evening by local and national celebrities and dignitaries, Otis Williams of the Temptations, who was on the bill include, Claudette Robinson of the Miracles, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, comedian Sinbad, who hosted the event , and the mayor of Detroit and former Detroit Pistons All-Star Dave Bing. The musical blend of classic Motown artists such as Wonder and The Temptations with non-heroes, hometown of Franklin, Motown and rock shows respect and relevance of the label. Kid Rock played with Wonder on the great Motown songs, "Living For The City" and "Superstition", which helps many people in the crowd to their feet. The pair asked the other for the finale - a funky, extended version of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I 'm Yours. "Before the stage, Kid Rock as a" milestone career. He said his mother, which was Out of State, sent a text message: "Who would have thought, when we celebrate in the barn to play all of Motown Records, if you were a ch ant that you are the 50th To play Gala? "The gala is a regular event for the museum, but it took a higher profile this year on the 50th anniversary of the founding of the label. Museum Audley Smith, chief executive officer, the investment holding thousands of brand grow," artifacts and memorabilia that does not are shown because of space, but he said the museum will maintain the integrity of the well-known house Hitsville USA on West Grand Boulevard. The gala was part of the tributes to the former Motown died, including Michael Jackson. Gordy, the memorial service in Jackson in July, said the 10-year-old prodigy, he had signed, called him "the greatest artist who ever lived." Meetings are rare these days to Gordy, who lives in California, but the links remain: his sister, Esther Gordy Edwards, the museum founded is now monitoring his niece, Robin Terry. It is also a sponsor of the gala. President Barack Obama and sent wishes via videotape. He said Gordy, "made music history" and his record company "has captured a truly American sound." Franklin sings an ode anniversary personalized Gordy, 80, and 28 November rotates. "Detroit, we've waited long enough - Come Home Berry to the end, she sang. Then Franklin Gordy at the scene opened, and said:" It has completely revolutionized the music industry, it all just. "It was presented a crystal plaque, a large mass of cake and a serenade of" Happy Birthday. "Gordy told the audience he has spent his time on the floor of the car plant in Detroit inspired a music company, such as" assembly-line "Talent." This dream has become reality to make. "Wonder told the Associated Press after the concert is part of the vision Gordy is a blessing." I'm just very, very happy was (for) the dream of Berry - he meets me, hear me, myself, felt good for me, a part of this dream come true. "___ Mike Householder Associated Press contributed to this report. ___ On the Net: Motown Historical Museum: http://www.motownmuseum.com