20 Facts About Kerry Gordy

Kerry Ashby Gordy was born on June 25,1959 and is a career music executive and fourth eldest child of the founder of Motown Records, Berry Gordy.

Kerry Gordy's mother, was a child prodigy in music and played eleven instruments.

Kerry Gordy lived with his mother until the age of 13, at which point he began to live full-time with his father.

In 1972, Kerry Gordy moved to Los Angeles, California with his father and became one of his proteges, along with best friend and business partner, Benny Medina.

Kerry Gordy's career began in 1973 working in the Motown Records mailroom.

Kerry Gordy worked on compilation albums for Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.

Between 1991 and 1993 Kerry Gordy consulted Al Bell's independently distributed label, Bellmark Records.

That same year, Kerry Gordy produced and co-wrote George Clinton's comeback hit "Paint the White House Black" collaborating with artists Ice Cube, Dr Dre, Public Enemy, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Kerry Gordy managed Rick James, who sold in excess of $25 million records and grossed over $40 million in concert revenue, from 1996 until his death in 2004.

In 1997, Kerry Gordy negotiated and obtained a three-act production deal with Interscope Records joint venture partner B-Rite Records.

Kerry Gordy has over 40 Gold, Platinum and Diamond plaques.

In 1998, Kerry Gordy partnered with Gordon Bizar under the name Kerry Gordy-Bizar to securitize artists' and publishers' royalties.

Kerry Gordy negotiated two book deals for Siebers with Silverback Publishing entitled Energy Boost and Nutritional Makeover.

Kerry Gordy closed a seven-figure publishing deal for his long-time client, partner, and friend, Bruce Fisher with Evergreen Publishing.

In recent years, Kerry Gordy has entered into a deal to produce The Last Dragon for Sony Pictures with John Davis, who has produced over 90 feature films that have earned over $4.8 Billion at the box office worldwide to date.

Kerry Gordy entered into a partnership with entertainment mogul Ted Field and Radar Pictures in an intellectual property joint venture.

Kerry Gordy partnered with Stevie Wonder and the Duke Ellington School, in Washington, DC to raise $1 Million to help fund school programs, and support growing budget costs.

Kerry Gordy serves as an contributor to news organizations such as CNN and has appeared as himself on the TV series, Little Women LA as well as Inside Edition and Access Hollywood as a music industry expert.

Kerry Gordy has been featured in Forbes Magazine, where he shares his unique and insightful perspective on brand marketing.

Kerry Gordy was featured in Steven Samblis' self-help book, 100 Habits from the worlds Happiest Achievers, where he discusses his personal philosophies on life business and personal achievement and satisfaction.