Mitch Ryder was not in Barry Gordy's stable of performers but he was a big part of the sound of the Motor City.

Here is one of his early classics. This song hit #6 on the charts and was banned by many radio stations across North America. Wonder why?

Is he saying sock or suck it to me baby? Hmmm

Marvin Gaye was a monster Motown performer we lost too soon - shot and killed by his father in April of 1984.

Here's Pride and Joy from 1963.