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“There aren’t enough people who care about the future. They are too busy worrying about today and what they can grab now”

Quote by Berry Gordy

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Berry Gordy, born on November 28, 1929, is a renowned record producer. He is the founder of Motown Records, which became a symbol of African American music in the 1960s and 1970s. Gordy not only achieved great success in music production but also nurtured a host of talented artists, including The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, and The Temptations. more

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