<Li> The Detroit - based Motown label develops as a pop - influenced answer to soul music . The label begins a long run of No. 1 U.S. hit singles in 1961 with "Please Mr. Postman" by the Marvelettes . The label would have numerous No. 1 Billboard hits throughout the decade and into the 1990s . Notable Motown acts included the Supremes, the Miracles, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Martha and the Vandellas, Marvin Gaye and the Jackson Five, who debuted in 1969 . </Li> <Li> Soul music develops popularity throughout the decade, led by Sam Cooke, James Brown and Otis Redding, among many others . </Li> <Li> Funk begins later in the decade with James Brown and Sly & the Family Stone having early hits . </Li> <Li> "You Keep Me Hanging On" uses a fast tempo which would prove innovative in the development of disco music . </Li>

Where was most of the music of the early 60’s created