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Detroit, aptly nicknamed Motor City, has long been known as the world’s automotive center. Although economic changes over the years have struck at the heart of Motor City and challenged its production of vehicles, Detroit still serves as the home of the Big Three—GM, Ford, and Chrysler. In fact, the name “Detroit” has become synonymous with automobile manufacturing in the United States. Known also as Motown, Detroit rightly takes pride in its rich musical heritage. Over the past century, Detroit has contributed greatly to the growth of American music, perhaps most notably with the birth of Motown Records. Motown presented the world with such superstars as Stevie Wonder, the Jackson 5, The Temptations, and Diana Ross & The Supremes. Detroit was the birthplace of techno music, and has also contributed greatly to the hip-hop, jazz, and garage rock genres. Only 12 American cities can boast ownership of professional teams in all four of North America’s major sports, and Detroit is one of those 12. The Detroit Pistons of the NBA, the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball, the Detroit Lions of the NFL, and the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL have all brought home titles in their respective leagues. The Pistons have won the NBA title three times, the Tigers have won the World Series four times, and the Red Wings have claimed the Stanley Cup 11 times, more than any other American NHL franchise. The great success of the Red Wings has earned Detroit yet another nickname—Hockeytown. Regardless of the name you use to refer to Detroit, the city’s soul is dauntless. “The Spirit of Detroit,” a proud sculpture often used to symbolize the city, pays homage to this unconquerable soul.