About the Author
About The Author
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan, a vast land spanning more than 142 square miles, is well endowed with a robust history of life altering contributions to global society. Though Henry Ford did not Invent The First Horseless Carriage, his Detroit assembly line exploded into a world changing industry of manufacturing.
Likewise, Berry Gordy, Jr. pioneered within a medium that seems to have always existed. Music. His assembly line of songwriters, musicians and singers revolutionized the production and sound of music that continues to resonate with people, to this very day.
Melvin P. Moy is a distinguished Motown songwriter, vocalist, music producer, author, and war veteran. Born and raised in Detroit, a city renowned for its historical significance in America, Melvin’s musical journey began in his childhood and flourished during the 1960s and beyond. As an author, he penned the acclaimed book “Motown and Vietnam: Motown’s Impact on the Troops at War” along with “The Art and Business of Songwriting.”