Motown celebrates 50 years at Golden Gala

Motown Museum Chairman Robin Terry, left, watches as Motown Founder Berry Gordy Jr. blows out the candles on a birthday cake Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, during the Motown 50 Golden Gala at the Renaissance Center in Detroit. Amid a galaxy of stars and supporters, Gordy celebrated the record company whose artists and hits put Detroit on the map.

Brandy Baker / The Detroit News