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Detroit's is a big city, with 900,000 residents in the city itself and perhaps 6 million in the whole surrounding area. There's no way of running out of things to do with that many people around you.
One of the cities in that area is Windsor, Ontario, which is in Canada. It's also true that Detroit has had some bad times economically as industry declined. This appears to be over now, and the city is getting a reputation for vibrant cultural life. That, combined with the music scene makes it an interesting place to go to college.
A Little About Detroit
Originally named Rivière Détroit, or "River of the Strait", from the early French settlers, the Detroit River is where Detroit found its name. Detroit retains its rich cultural treasures and its strength as a genuine melting pot, with immigrants from around the world bringing their own cuisine and traditions and religions. It has proven to be a resilient place and one of America's greatest cities.
The city and the surrounding region constitute a manufacturing powerhouse, most notably as home to the American automobile industry and the Big Three auto companies: General Motors based in Detroit, Ford Motor Company in nearby Dearborn, and one of the two world headquarters for DaimlerChrysler in Auburn Hills (the other is in Stuttgart, Germany). Due to its almost singular dependence on the auto industry, Detroit is more acutely vulnerable to economic cycles than most large cities.
Detroit has had a rich musical history, highlighted by the success of Motown Records during the 1960s and early 1970s. The label was home to some of the most popular recording acts in the world, including Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Four Tops, and Martha Reeves & the Vandellas.
In recent years, Detroit has assumed a kind of gritty and hip group of musical artists such as Aaliyah, Esham, the White Stripes, Insane Clown Posse, Eminem, The Von Bondies, Royce Da 5'9", Slum Village, the Electric Six, and Kid Rock. The city is also considered the birthplace of techno music. Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson are credited as the pioneers of the Detroit Techno sound.
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