Berry Gordy Square

Happy Birthday, Berry!

Here I am with Mr. Gordy at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala in 1993.

Hey AI, what is Berry Gordy Square?

AI:
Berry Gordy Square is the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Argyle Avenue in Hollywood, Los Angeles, which was officially dedicated to honor Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. The location was chosen because it is near the former West Coast offices of Motown. The dedication ceremony took place on November 25, 2019, and was attended by Motown artists like Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson, as well as city officials.

Location: The intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Argyle Avenue in Hollywood, Los Angeles, where the former Motown West Coast office was located.

Dedication Date: November 25, 2019.

Purpose: To honor the achievements of Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records, as an entrepreneur, songwriter, and producer.

Attendees: The ceremony included local officials and numerous Motown legends, such as Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson.

UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music to receive $5 million gift to establish Berry Gordy Music Industry Center The center will enrich the school’s music industry bachelor’s program with initiatives designed to support students as they pursue their careers.

It’s a Celebration!
We share our happy birthday excitement with many people around the world, who are fans of Motown and its founder, Berry Gordy, on his 94th birthday!!! Happy birthday Mr. Gordy from Berry Gordy Square. 🎉Your street sign shall be affixed at Sunset Blvd and Argyle for many decades to come! The location where Motown continued the business offices and music legacy you created for the world. Thank you and All the best to you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Another blessed year of life is being celebrated all around the world today for Mr. Berry Gordy, Founder of Motown!! We are excited to celebrate this remarkable man, who has given the world so much. His outstanding contributions to the fabric of the music industry and segregation exceeds most, and shall forever be embedded in our history. We are all blessed to have lived to experience Motown, which will also be enjoyed by those not yet born.
If you’re in L.A., go by Berry Gordy Square, the former Motown office location. There are benches and restaurants where you can dine or take a stroll, and take a photo of the street sign named in honor of Berry Gordy, and imagine all of the Motown artists who walked in that same location and Mr. Gordy making music magic happen. Celebrate Berry Gordy’s life and legacy.
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We join the world in congratulating Mr. Berry Gordy on his Kennedy Center Honor!!
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Thoughts and prayers to the entire Gordy family, on the passing of Robert Gordy Jr this week. 🙏🏼 He worked at the Motown Records 6255 Sunset Blvd building where BGS now resonates.

Kerry Gordy, Karla Gordy Bristol, Brenda and Robert Gordy, Jr. at the Berry Gordy Square Dedication Ceremony on 11/25/2019.

Berry Gordy, Jr. American Record Executive, Record Producer, Songwriter, Film & Television Producer, Founder of Motown.

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Wishing Motown Legend, Smokey Robinson a very happy birthday!!! 🎁🎊🎈🎂🎶