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Motown caps 50th anniversary with hometown gala
DETROIT (AP) - Berry Gordy founded what would become Motown Records a half-century ago with an $800 loan. Today, that would get you two tickets with a bit to spare to the Motown 50 Golden Gala.
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For $200 more, you can attend a VIP event and a swanky afterglow.
The event is set for downtown Detroit Saturday, with a scheduled appearance by Gordy and planned performances by Aretha Franklin, The Temptations and duet partners Stevie Wonder and Kid Rock.
The high-wattage night is a fundraiser for the Motown Historical Museum—the original site of Motown Records Corp.
Tickets start at $350 apiece. A ticket that includes the pre-gala VIP reception and afterglow party costs $1,000.
Detroit was Motown's base of operations from 1959 to 1972.
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Motown Historical Museum: http://www.motownmuseum.com
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