Berry Gordy
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Berry Gordy was born on November 28, 1929 in Detroit.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] His father was Pops Gordy, and his mother was Bertha Ida Gordy.[10][10]
He worked as a record producer, autobiographer, songwriter, film producer, television producer, and boxer. His genres include rock music, rhythm and blues, soul, pop music, and doo-wop.
His children are Redfoo, Kerry Gordy, Rockwell, Rhonda Ross Kendrick, and Hazel Gordy.[11] His awards include the Grammy Trustees Award, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the National Medal of Arts, Kennedy Center Honors, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, plus 2 more.[12].
Berry Gordy
Summary
Berry Gordy is a human[1]. His place of birth was Detroit[2]. He was born on November 28, 1929[3]. He worked as a record producer[4], autobiographer[5], songwriter[6], film producer[7], and television producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.031% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38,049 views/month, #311 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Detroit[2], Berry Gordy…
- Berry Gordy was born on November 28, 1929[3].
- Berry Gordy's father was Pops Gordy[10].
- Berry Gordy's mother was Bertha Ida Gordy[11].
- A child of Berry Gordy was Redfoo[12].
- A child of Berry Gordy was Kerry Gordy[13].
- A child of Berry Gordy was Rockwell[14].
- A child of Berry Gordy was Rhonda Ross Kendrick[15].
- A child of Berry Gordy was Hazel Gordy[16].
- Berry Gordy held citizenship in United States[17].
- Berry Gordy is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[18].
- Berry Gordy's professions included record producer[4].
- Berry Gordy's professions included autobiographer[5].
- Berry Gordy worked as a songwriter[6].
- Berry Gordy's professions included film producer[7].
- Berry Gordy's professions included television producer[8].
- Berry Gordy's professions included boxer[19].
- Berry Gordy received the Grammy Trustees Award[20].
- Berry Gordy received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
- Berry Gordy received the National Medal of Arts[22].
- Berry Gordy received the Kennedy Center Honors[23].
- Berry Gordy received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[24].
- Berry Gordy received the Songwriters Hall of Fame[25].
- Berry Gordy is recorded as male[26].
- Berry Gordy's instance of is recorded as human[27].
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Origins and Family
Berry Gordy was born in Detroit[2]. He was born on November 28, 1929[3]. His father was Pops Gordy[10]. His mother was Bertha Ida Gordy[11]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include record producer[4], autobiographer[5], songwriter[6], film producer[7], television producer[8], and boxer[19].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Trustees Award[20], an award[28]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], a commemorative plaque[29], in United States[30]; National Medal of Arts[22], a medallion[31], in United States[32], founded in 1984[33]; Kennedy Center Honors[23], an award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1978[36]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[24], a music museum[37], in United States[38], founded in 1983[39]; and Songwriters Hall of Fame[25], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1969[42].
Personal Life
Children include Redfoo[12], a singer[43], b. 1975[44], of United States[45]; Kerry Gordy[13], a songwriter[46], b. 1959[47], of United States[48]; Rockwell[14], a singer[49], b. 1964[50], of United States[51]; Rhonda Ross Kendrick[15], an actor[52], b. 1971[53], of United States[54]; and Hazel Gordy[16].
Why It Matters
Berry Gordy ranks in the top 0.031% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38,049 views/month, #311 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Berry Gordy born?
Born in Detroit[2], Berry Gordy…
Who were Berry Gordy's parents?
Berry Gordy's father was Pops Gordy[10]. Berry Gordy's mother was Bertha Ida Gordy[11].
What did Berry Gordy do for work?
Berry Gordy worked as record producer[4], autobiographer[5], songwriter[6], film producer[7], and television producer[8].
What awards did Berry Gordy receive?
Honors received include Grammy Trustees Award[20], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], National Medal of Arts[22], and Kennedy Center Honors[23].