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Berry Gordy (L), producer, and founder of the Motown record label presents Smokey Robinson with the Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in Beverly Hills,
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About Berry Gordy: American record producer, songwriter and founder of Motown record label (1929-) | Biography, Filmography, Discography, Facts, Career, Life
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Berry Gordy, producer, and founder of the Motown record label, is seen at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in Beverly Hills, California on June 26, 2009. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen Stock
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