Berry Gordy III (born November 28, 1929), known professionally as Berry Gordy Jr, is an American retired record executive, record producer, songwriter, film producer and television producer. He is best known as the founder of the Motown record label and its subsidiaries, which was the highest-earning African-American business for decades. he wrote many hit songs for the Jackson 5, including "I Want You Back" and "ABC" and signed many famous artists.