While most people have their set of influences to draw from, the smooth sounds of soul were enough for Rod Stewart to fall for head over heels.

This post was updated Feb. 6 at 7:54 p.m. At the Berry Gordy Music Industry Center, the impact of Motown lives on at UCLA.

Guests Saturday heard portions of that, along with the new mix. On a festive Saturday at the museum, where visitors were greeted by Motown Christmas songs on the plaza, Flint fan Brown arrived for ...