Motown of the 1960s was a successful label that had a huge impact on American and European pop culture – it helped integrate African Americans into society and created a number record of unforgettable successes. However, without the hard work of Berry Gordy, Maxine Powell and ___________, Motown would not be as famous. HITS AND THE ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM)In its humble beginnings, Motown was originally founded by Berry Gordy, whose drive would ultimately inspire many African-American artists to find opportunities in the music industry. After trying many different careers such as boxing, owning a record store, working on an assembly line, and working for the U.S. Army, Gordy eventually found inspiration in the entertainment industry (Motownmuseum .org). He got an $800.00 loan from his family business, Ber-Berry Co-op, and used the skills he learned in the business industry by applying them to the concept....