Memories Of The 1962 Motown Revue

According to Joe Billingslea of the Contours, “some brusque Southerners accursed rifles at the Motor Town Special bout buses, abounding of the hotels on that acclaimed 1962 Motown expedition were dumps, the buses was hot and rickety, but all-embracing it was a aces tour’.

In 1962, a Detroit columnist came forth for the ride, and Curtis E. Woodson’s new book about the cruise is getting launched this week. “Memories of The 1962 Motown Revue — A Photographic Journal” captures scenes from Motown architect Berry Gordy, Jr.’s alley show, that featured Marv Johnson, Mary Wells, the Marvelettes, the Miracles, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, the Contours, the Supremes, Singin’ Sammy Ward and the Choker Campbell Orchestra.

Woodson was the show’s official columnist but for added than 40 years, the 100 odd photographs, attempt during performances in Washington, D.C., Boston and Birmingham, Ala., accept never been appear or apparent by the public.