A new exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland is “Motown: The Sound of Young America Turns 50.“ The display includes artifacts such as a Stevie Wonder harmonica and an upright bass played by James Jamerson of Motown’s in-house band, the Funk Brothers.

As a teenager, J. Plunky Branch sang Motown songs around the house. He heard them throughout high school, on dates and at school dances. During his senior year, “What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)“ by Junior Walker was his primary party song. But the influence the Motown saxophonist had on Branch lasted long after the record stopped playing.