November 21, 2011

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It may sound like trivia, but Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records and longtime music industry veteran, is in fact related to the guys in LMFAO.

That’s right, the man who discovered and nurtured the Supremes, the Jackson 5 and Stevie Wonder while defining the sound of a decade is also the real-life father of LMFAO’s Redfoo (real name Stefan Kendal Gordy, born in 1975) and the grandfather of the group’s other half (and foo’s nephew), Skyblue, 25. The duo’s godfather? None other than R&B legend Smokey Robinson himself.

On Sunday, the whole family came out for the 2011 American Music Awards, where LMFAO closed out the show with the one-two punch of singles “Party Rock Anthem” and “Sexy and I Know It,” and no one was prouder than the 81-year-old Gordy, who spoke on the red carpet.

“They went from nothing to everything within a couple of years,” marveled Gordy at the duo's astounding success, not the least of which includes the chart-topper “Party Rock.” “Even with the whole [Motown] legacy thing, I’ve had a chance to appreciate this and enjoy it. I’m delighted."

Gordy gives credit at least in part to their forefathers. “I am so proud of the way they are as people,” he continues. “They remember their teachings from Smokey, Stevie and all the other artists and they have gratitude.”

Indeed, there’s a lot to be thankful for. Not only was “Party Rock” a No. 1 hit, it spent six weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold 4 million downloads, propelling sales of the band’s 2011 album Sorry for Party Rocking to 200,000 units.

They’re numbers a music industry stalwart like Gordy can easily get behind, but the tastemaker sees a bigger purpose to LMFAO’s place in the business. “Their goal is to make people happy,” says Gordy. “At a time like now, people need what they give -- love, happiness, a party -- and they’re doing it better than anybody I've seen in a long time... They’re making the world a better place.”

LMFAO continues their world tour after the Thanksgiving holiday, heading to Australia first then returning to the U.S. on Dec. 7 for a run of holiday radio show appearances.

Gordy is reportedly working on a Broadway musical about the Motown label.

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“Their goal is to make people happy,” says Gordy.“

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They're making me wanna cry lol

LMAO

their names really live up to their act ..because i really LMFAOO

I've dug them since the first album when less people knew about them. Then, "Miami Bitch" hit big, "Get Crazy" became the theme song to Jersey Shore, and I knew it was only a matter of time before they put out something even bigger. When I first saw the "Party Rock Anthem" I knew it was a wrap and they were gonna sell big numbers.

I actually have Redfoo's email address, we've talked a few times about studio stuff. He's a cool guy.

I find it weird when people criticize their music. Just take it for what it is, it ain't supposed to be that serious.

Militant said:

I find it weird when people criticize their music. Just take it for what it is, it ain't supposed to be that serious.

I seriously think right now is the appropiate time to say this... no STANS should use these legends as validation for any of there little Stan wars because they smoking PCP... they will say Jackie Chan doing back flips is the most amazing thing in the world if it was popular... its gotten out of hand now

I just saw the Sexy and I know it video. It's the most discusting video I have ever seen

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Ok, as someone who hates modern music

I don't see why these guys are getting shit on so badly, i mean do you people on the org think there supposed to make Songs In The Key Of Life, Highway 61 Revisited & The White Album

There not artistic or groundbreaking they make fun music, that is point. Yes there related to Berry Gordy which is crazy grant it. But the guys aren't trying to stand up against the motown albums there making party music & they have said that before 10000 times. So why all the insane hate

Militant said:

I've dug them since the first album when less people knew about them. Then, "Miami Bitch" hit big, "Get Crazy" became the theme song to Jersey Shore, and I knew it was only a matter of time before they put out something even bigger. When I first saw the "Party Rock Anthem" I knew it was a wrap and they were gonna sell big numbers.

I actually have Redfoo's email address, we've talked a few times about studio stuff. He's a cool guy.

I find it weird when people criticize their music. Just take it for what it is, it ain't supposed to be that serious.

Berry Gordy on LMFAO: "They're Making The World A Better Place"

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Gunsnhalen said:

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Ok, as someone who hates modern music

I don't see why these guys are getting shit on so badly, i mean do you people on the org think there supposed to make Songs In The Key Of Life, Highway 61 Revisited & The White Album

There not artistic or groundbreaking they make fun music, that is point. Yes there related to Berry Gordy which is crazy grant it. But the guys aren't trying to stand up against the motown albums there making party music & they have said that before 10000 times. So why all the insane hate

No i don't expect them to make a groundbreaking album or do anything different from

what's the norm but when i heard their song on the org a few months ago i was not

impressed. Also that little shit performance on the AMA's was anything but fun it

was tragic. You wanna see some fun watch the Soul Train Awards coming this weekend with

07ven opening.

I tried to listen to LMFAO, they're not fun lol

Zero talent.

Timmy84 said:

I tried to listen to LMFAO, they're not fun lol

Are these guys Rockwell's children? Even Rockwell was more fun than

they were.

phunkdaddy said:

Timmy84 said:

I tried to listen to LMFAO, they're not fun lol

Are these guys Rockwell's children? Even Rockwell was more fun than

they were.

Nah, one of them is Berry's son and another is his grandson lol

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Well of course Gordy is only going to say good things about them

I think these guys are clowns. I like fun music too, but when "wiggle, wiggle, wiggle" are put of the lyrics in a song, it's like "really?"

phunkdaddy said:

Timmy84 said:

I tried to listen to LMFAO, they're not fun lol

Are these guys Rockwell's children? Even Rockwell was more fun than

they were.

I was wondering the same thing. By the way, i'm a huge Rockwell fan! Love his music. His stuff is way better than LMFAO! I want to know who that dude's father is though?

Sure. Okay.

Shard said:

Well of course Gordy is only going to say good things about them

I think these guys are clowns. I like fun music too, but when "wiggle, wiggle, wiggle" are put of the lyrics in a song, it's like "really?"

phunkdaddy said:

Are these guys Rockwell's children? Even Rockwell was more fun than

they were.

No, they aren't Rockwell's offspring.

Left to right: Berry's son Stefan Kendal Gordy and grandson, Skyler Gordy. Skyler's father is Berry Gordy IV.

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I find it weird when people criticize their music. Just take it for what it is, it ain't supposed to be that serious.

I Love when people say this about their favorites in general and then go bashing other people taste This should be applied to everyone honestly.