A Legend's Birthday Bash: Berry Gordy Turns 96 in Style

Berry Gordy Jr. , the mastermind behind Motown, had a birthday party to remember. On November 29th, he celebrated his 96th birthday at the Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles. The guest list was packed with stars, music industry bigwigs, and family members. Stevie Wonder was one of the highlights of the night. He performed his song \"Happy Birthday\" and a personalized version of \"You Are the Sunshine of My Life. \" The crowd loved it. Other performers included Smokey Robinson and Valerie Simpson, who played a tribute she wrote just for the occasion. The party was full of love and excitement. Guests like U. S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Universal Music Enterprises President Bruce Resnikoff, and Motown Museum Chairwoman Robin Terry were there. They all shared stories and memories of Gordy, showing how much he means to them. Gordy looked amazing for 96. He was full of energy, talking to everyone and sharing stories. It was like he was celebrating his 56th birthday, not his 96th. The party lasted five hours, and Gordy enjoyed every moment. The cake was a big hit too. It was decorated with vintage pictures of Gordy, including one with a gold crown. It was a fitting tribute to a man who has done so much for music.