Motown Tour

In the aftermath of Michael Jackson's death a lot of people have been reconnecting with his timeless music, especially his hits with the Jackson 5 in the 1970s and as a solo artist in the 80s. A good place to relive some memories of the great entertainer would be the Motown Museum on West Grand Boulevard in Detroit. The old Hitsville USA house which once belonged to Motown Records owner Berry Gordy was one of the sites where the Jackson 5 got their start after Joe Jackson took them from their home in Gary, Indiana to the Motor City for an audition.

Some (albeit not all) of the Jacksons early hits were at least recorded there in 1970-72 including songs like "ABC" and "I Want You Back." By this time you will undoubtedly get a chance to learn more about the Jacksons as well as the other Motown artists as well as the remarkable story of their discovery by an obscure Motown band called The Vancouvers. You can also get to understand the unique and innovative approach to hit making that Gordy and co. developed during the 14 years that they were there from 1959 to 1972.

Golden Limousine is proud to be able to provide a tour of the Hitsville museum as part of their tours of Detroit. In addition to the sports town reputation and the factories of the industrial age, the history of music in the city also provides a great deal of pride as well as a great tourist attraction for anyone who is interested. If you are interested in jogging some of those memories of the great days of Motown click here to check it out.