
Berry Gordy III (born November 28, 1929), also known as Berry Gordy Jr., is an American retired entrepreneur, record executive and producer. He is the founder of Motown Records. He is associated with musical acts, such as Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and Stevie Wonder. His son Kennedy William Gordy (known professionally as Rockwell) was signed to Motown. Gordy was born in Detroit.