Motown obviously doesn't just mean historical music. The label and its extraordinary legacy reflect the hard work of dedicated individuals who overcome incredible obstacles to achieve great success. Since Detroit, has long been known as the "Motor City", Gordy in homage to what he felt was the homely quality of the warm and soulful people he grew up around, used the city in place of the city. Which gave him the contraction “Motown” and the perfect name for his company and new label “Motown”. A man of vision, determination, talent and determination, Berry Gordy was also a producer, an innovative entrepreneur and a teacher. All its incarnations and all the talent it brought out in others contributed to the great success of Motown Records. Under his leadership and through the determination and support of the Motown family and the artist, Gordy forged new foundations. Motown broke down racial prejudice by becoming the most successful independent record company in history and the most successful African-American-owned business in America. In 1968, the company had 5 top 10 records on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. In the late 1980s and 1990s all of Motown's major artists were inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame. Upon his inauguration in 1988, the following tribute was given to the Motown founder: “ Gordy sought to bridge the racial divide with music that could touch all people, regardless of the color of their skin. Under this tutelage, Motown became a model of black capitalism, pride and self-expression, and a repository for some of the greatest talent ever brought together in one company... Motown's stable of singers, songwriters and musicians adopted the concept of simple, catchy pop songs at an intensity... After Motown, black popular music would never again be dismissed as a minority taste... Aesthetically no less than commercially, Motown's achievements will likely remain unrivaled and