I'm from Detroit and the influence of Motown here is so tremendous. I learned how to be a recording engineer from Bob Dennis who mastered everything Motown put out from '64-'68 and who actually ran Hitsville before he split to go to Hotwax which was HDH's label. And that's the other thing about Motown were the spin-offs they indirectly created.
Stax was certainly very good. I listened to enough of their records. But I have to say in terms of legacy that Motown wins hands down. The changes they brought to the industry are indelible.
But let's also not forget the Philly sound of Gamble & Huff.
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