Berry Gordy Jr.

ABOUT BERRY GORDY JR.

Motown Records founder known for his production and songwriting work with The Supremes and Stevie Wonder . He also worked with The Jackson 5, The Four Tops, and Marvin Gaye .

He dropped out of high school and trained to be a professional boxer.

He and his sister Gwen wrote "Reet Petite" and numerous other hit songs.

He was married to Thelma Coleman, Grace Eaton, and Ray Singleton and had a relationship with Diana Ross . He has a total of eight children.

He is distantly related to former U.S. president Jimmy Carter .