Gordy and the "major Motown stars" boycotted him.

The show aired on May 16, 1983, to an audience of 47 million viewers, and featured the Jacksons and a number of other Motown stars.

The Motown stars were to reunite for one evening, to pay tribute to Berry Gordy and acknowledge his effect on their lives.

Matthews also fostered the early careers of such future Motown stars as David and Jimmy Ruffin.

The Funks were sidemen to the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and other Motown stars.

He had recently returned from a tour with the Four Tops, the Temptations and other Motown stars, said Mr. Woods, a friend since school days.

Indeed, Mr. Wonder is the only Motown star still left from the label's historic 60's roster.

It's the closest he's come to fulfilling Braun's wish, by sounding like a certain young Motown star.

Martha was among the Motown stars who enjoyed the celebration.

"Ribbon in the Sky" is a hit 1982 R&B single released by Motown star, American singer Stevie Wonder.