Permanent claim record · Detroit, Michigan

Berry Gordy moved Motown's operations to Los Angeles in 1972 and sold his stake for $61 million in 1988 to MCA; the label is now part of Universal Music Group.

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SubjectDetroit, Michigan (place)
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StatusVerified
SourceFamous Michiganders, Pop Culture & Trivia Report — Perplexity Deep Research (2026) (trust 6.5/10)
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Claim ID4a629994-5cd8-4e64-b746-7db33a46f390