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Jackson5050 on 23 December 2009
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smbu2000 said:
Jackson5050 said:
smbu2000 said:
psrock said:
When I think of America, I think of Detroit.

Really? I guess if you're a car junkie or something I could understand, but I'm from the US and I never even think of Detroit. The only time Detroit comes to mind is if I think of American made cars or the Pistons/Lions. hahaha.

Detroit does not come to your mind even when you think of Motown or the other numerous musical artists that originated from Detroit?

Is Motown really from Detroit? When I think of Motown I think of the artists, I don't think about the city they came from. Just like when I think of "grunge" I think about Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, etc., I don't think about "Seattle".

Yes, Motown is from Detroit. One of Detroit's nicknames is Motown; Motown is a portmanteau of "Motor Town." Unlike "grunge" which is not a nickname of Seattle's, the music is actually named after the city and evokes images of Detroit's rich musical history.