The MusiCares Person of the Year Gala Honored Two Motown Greats – Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson

February 2023 – Los Angeles, CA:

They’re trailblazers whose legacies will forever stand the test of time and for Motown’s existence, boom and continued success, one indomitable, canny visionary can take the lion’s share of credit – Berry Gordy who founded the Detroit label back in 1959. Equally as influential to Motown’s legacy is Smokey Robinson – Gordy’s creative and business partner, and best friend of more than 65 years.

As both loom so large in music, and their stories are so intertwined, that selecting just one as the MusiCares Person of The Year would be only telling half the story. So, for the first time, MusiCares expanded the honor to include two Persons Of The Year of equal and parallel esteem.

Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson are the the Persons of The Year – Together and individually, apart, their creative accomplishments and philanthropic work have made the differences for many careers.

Bader Content Studios Hollywood was on the red carpet talking with Berry and Smokey’s dear musical friends about what they have meant to the recording industry.

MusiCares hosted a gala to remember, celebrating the two men while raising funds toward the music charity’s programs and services that assist the music community all year long.

The special musical event benefits MusiCares®, music’s leading charity that offers confidential preventive, recovery, and emergency programs to address financial, medical, and holistic wellness issues of music people in need